Synopsis

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success Program (CEVSS) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Secretary of Education (Secretary). The purpose of the CEVSS Program is to encourage institutions of higher education (IHEs) to develop model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education by coordinating services to address the academic, financial, physical, and social needs of veteran students.
Response Date	Jun 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	May 21, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Jul 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	3,000,000
Award Floor	1,500,000
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Info on Eligibility:	IHEs (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA) (20 U.S.C. 1001)).See ANI for eligibility specifics.

Additional Information

Agency Name	Office of Postsecondary Education
Link to Additional Information:	N/a
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-693-2606

CFDA Program(s)

• 84.116: Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education