Colleges Eligible for Grants Covering Student Food and Housing
Published Date: 5/28/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor are inviting colleges and organizations to apply for up to $5 million to help students with basic needs like food, housing, and work-based learning. Applications are due by June 23, 2026, and the projects can last up to 4 years. This funding aims to create lasting solutions that make sure students have what they need to succeed in school and work.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Colleges Can Apply for $5M Grants
Colleges and other organizations can apply for grant awards up to $5,000,000 for projects lasting up to 48 months. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time on June 23, 2026.
Grants to Address Student Food, Housing, Work
The program funds projects that address postsecondary students' basic needs like food and housing and that connect students to work-based learning. Priorities include Returning Education to the States, Basic Needs Security, and Connecting Students to Work-based learning; funded projects can run up to 48 months.
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