Grants Available for Veteran Student Success Programs
Published Date: 5/28/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education and Labor are teaming up to offer up to $3 million to colleges that create awesome programs helping veteran students succeed in school and work. Schools have until June 23, 2026, to apply for this 3-year grant focused on supporting veterans’ academic, financial, and career needs. This is a big chance to boost veteran success and career readiness on campus!
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$3M Grants for Veteran Success Centers
If you run a college or university, you can apply for a grant of up to $3,000,000 to create a Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success. Applications are due through Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern on June 23, 2026; awards fund projects for a 36-month period and must focus on supports for veteran students' academic, financial, physical, social, and career needs, including career pathways and workforce readiness.
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