Pennsylvania Parent Pathways Initiative
This grant funds Pennsylvania colleges to provide tuition, emergency aid, and holistic support services to help undergraduate parenting students succeed.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (window opens) | January 2027 (questions deadline) | February 2027 (application deadline, 5:00 PM)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 per institution; one-year grant period (anticipated: June 2027 end date).
Summary: Supports Pennsylvania postsecondary institutions in assisting undergraduate parenting students with tuition, emergency aid, and wrap-around services.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—dates and details subject to annual cycle updates.
Description
This grant provides competitive funding to Pennsylvania postsecondary institutions to directly support undergraduate parenting students. The initiative aims to help these students persist in their academic pursuits through tuition assistance, emergency funding, and a range of holistic support services—including food, childcare, housing, and other essential needs. Institutions are encouraged to incorporate the lived experiences of parenting students into their program design and state-level policy advocacy.
