Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs
This grant funds training for staff and leaders involved in Federal TRIO Programs to enhance their skills and improve the effectiveness of TRIO-funded projects.
Funder: Office of Postsecondary Education
Due Dates: July 6, 2026 (Full application) | September 4, 2026 (Intergovernmental Review)
Funding Amounts: $550,000–$1,100,000 per year, 24-month project period; estimated total program funding $4,100,000; ~6 awards
Summary: Supports training of staff and leadership personnel in projects funded under the Federal TRIO Programs to improve project operations.
Description
This opportunity provides discretionary grants to train staff and leadership personnel employed in, participating in, or preparing for employment in projects funded under the Federal TRIO Programs. The goal is to improve the operation of TRIO projects through targeted training in areas such as student access, persistence, program compliance, and leadership. Three absolute priorities guide the types of training projects supported, focusing on student access/enrollment, student persistence/outcomes, and program operations/compliance. Projects must serve a minimum number of participants annually, depending on the absolute priority addressed.
