Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Federal TRIO Programs (Training Program), Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.103A | ED GRANTS 042622 002

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This discretionary grant opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), under the Higher Education Programs (HEP) umbrella, and it is specifically tied to the Federal TRIO Programs Training Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.103A. The core aim is practical and operational: it funds training designed to strengthen the skills of staff and leadership connected to TRIO projects so those projects run better, meet program goals more effectively, and maintain high-quality services for participants. In other words, the federal government is not funding direct student services through this competition; it is investing in the people and systems that deliver TRIO services by improving professional capacity, leadership readiness, and project administration.

The stated purpose of the Training Program is to provide grants that train (1) staff and leadership personnel already employed in TRIO-funded projects, (2) individuals participating in TRIO projects in a way that aligns with professional development roles, and (3) people preparing for employment in TRIO-funded projects. The intent is to improve project operation, which typically includes areas like program management, compliance with federal requirements, data and performance reporting, student support strategies aligned with TRIO objectives, fiscal administration, and leadership development. The notice emphasizes that the description provided is only a synopsis and that the official requirements, selection criteria, priorities, performance measures, and submission instructions are contained in the formal Federal Register application notice.

Administratively, this opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number ED GRANTS 042622 002, with a creation date of April 26, 2022. Applications were made available on April 26, 2022, and the deadline to submit applications was June 10, 2022. The deadline for intergovernmental review was August 9, 2022. The program uses the grant funding instrument and falls under the education funding activity category. The opportunity anticipates making around 10 awards, with an award ceiling listed at $386,882, indicating the maximum expected amount for an individual award under this competition.

Eligibility is broad and includes multiple types of public and private entities. Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); and other entities as clarified in the application notice under the Additional Information on Eligibility section. Because the eligibility list is expansive, the deciding factor for a strong application is usually less about organizational type and more about whether the proposed training is tightly aligned to the needs of TRIO projects and is structured to measurably improve operations and outcomes.

The Department of Education directs applicants to consult the Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs (published December 27, 2021) for details on where and how to obtain and submit an application. This matters because Department of Education competitions commonly have standardized requirements for formatting, electronic submission, required forms and assurances, and timelines, and missing a procedural requirement can result in an application being deemed ineligible or not reviewed. The notice also underscores that applicants should rely on the Federal Register version as the authoritative source for requirements such as pre-application steps, application components, competitive priorities, and performance measures.

For program and application questions, the listed federal contacts are Suzanne Ulmer (Suzanne.Ulmer@ed.gov, 202-453-7691, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 2C222, Washington, DC 20202) and ReShone Moore (reshone.moore@ed.gov, 202-453-7624, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 2B-214, Washington, DC 20202-4260). The notice also points readers to free online access to the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations through the Government Publishing Office website, reinforcing that the formal published notice is the controlling document for all application and award conditions.

• The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Federal TRIO Programs (Training Program), Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.103A" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.103.
• This funding opportunity was created on Apr 26, 2022.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 10, 2022 Applications Available April 26, 2022. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications June 10, 2022. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review August 9, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Suzanne Ulmer, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2C222, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone (202) 453-7691. Email Suzanne.Ulmer@ed.gov or ReShone Moore, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B-214, Washington, DC 20202-4260. Telephone (202) 453-7624. Email reshone.moore@ed.gov.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $386,882.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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