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Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC) deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is May 13, 2026. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

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Agency
Office of Postsecondary Education
Award range
$238,000 to $3,000,000
Total funding
$52,611,659
Funding instrument
Grant
CFDA / ALN
84.066
Cost share
No

Application Countdown

02
Days
12
Hours
31
Minutes

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Quick facts

Opportunity number
Not listed
Last updated
April 1, 2026
Expected awards
55

Deadline summary

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor), is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The purposes of the EOC Program are to: provide information regarding financial and academic assistance available for qualified individuals who want to enter or continue to pursue a program of postsecondary education; provide assistance to those indiv...

Date note

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time.

Key dates

Posted
March 29, 2026
Deadline
May 13, 2026

Before you apply

Confirm the official submission path and any portal requirements.
Review date notes carefully because this opportunity includes deadline-specific guidance.
Validate fit against the listed eligibility groups before investing drafting time.
This program expects about 55 awards, which can help frame competitiveness.

Eligibility snapshot

State governmentsIndependent school districtsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (federally recognized)Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

See the Application Notice and Instructions for specific eligibility requirements.

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