Parent Pathways Grant
The Parent Pathways Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education funds research-based support services for undergraduate parenting students to help them complete their degrees.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027: Application opens | January 2027: FAQ question deadline | February 2027: Application deadline (5:00 PM)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 per institution; one-year grant period; funds must be spent by June 30, 2028 (projected).
Summary: Supports Pennsylvania postsecondary institutions in providing direct financial and wrap-around services to undergraduate parenting students to improve degree completion.
Key Information: Only one application per institution (main campus); no consortium applications permitted.
Description
The Parent Pathways Grant, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, is designed to help postsecondary institutions across Pennsylvania support undergraduate students who are also parents. The grant funds can be used for tuition assistance, emergency funding, childcare, transportation, and a broad range of wrap-around services. The goal is to reduce barriers for parenting students and increase their academic persistence and degree completion rates. Institutions are encouraged to build or expand programs that address food and housing security, child care, and financial aid, aligning with the recommendations of the Parent Pathways Learning Network.
