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The Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program is a competitive discretionary grant administered directly by the federal government. Its primary objective is to increase postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion rates for students in rural areas. This is achieved by creating career pathways that align with high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and occupations specific to the region, effectively linking education with local economic development. Managed by the Department of Labor, the program focuses on the intersection of education and economic growth within rural communities. While the current status is closed and pending the next funding cycle, the initiative remains a key mechanism for enhancing workforce readiness and educational attainment in underserved rural regions.

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Federal grants increasing rural postsecondary completion through career pathways and local economic development.

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Department of Labor

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923110 - Administration of Education Programs

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AgencyDepartment of Labor

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OfficeWY, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment of Labor

Office AddressWY, USA

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The purpose of this program is to improve rates of postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion among rural students through development of career pathways aligned to high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and occupations in the region.
Program administrator: Direct federal
Program status: Closed: Pending next funding cycle
Financial instrument: Competitive/Discretionary Grant
Topics: Education, Rural Area or Communities, Economic Development
Notice of funding opportunity: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362518
Additional information: https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-higher-education/improvement-of-postsecondary-education/rural-postsecondary-economic-development-rped-program-86116w

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