Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program
Office of Postsecondary Education
About This Grant
The purpose of the RPED Grant Program is to improve rates of postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion among rural students through development of career pathways aligned to high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and occupations in the region.
Grant Summary
Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program is a Office of Postsecondary Education grant providing $1.5M to $2.5M for university. Applications are due 2026-06-23 (closing in 4 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
$1.5M–$2.5M
2026-06-23
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program from Office of Postsecondary Education, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Office of Postsecondary Education before the deadline.
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Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program?
Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program is offered by Office of Postsecondary Education and is generally open to university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program provide?
Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program provides between $1.5M and $2.5M per award from Office of Postsecondary Education. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program deadline?
Applications for Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program are due 2026-06-23 (closing in 4 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Office of Postsecondary Education, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program?
To apply for Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Office of Postsecondary Education.