2026-2027 Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) Planning and Expansion Grant
The purpose of this grant is designed to expand rural students’ access to high‑quality college and career pathways through structured, multi‑district partnerships. The program supports regional collaboration among eligible school systems, coordinating entities, and postsecondary or workforce partners to design, implement, and sustain aligned pathways that respond to regional needs and support successful student transitions beyond high school and to promote long‑term capacity, accountability, and outcomes.
Grant Period
From July 24, 2026 to August 31, 2027.
Applications and Award
The following table links to scanned copies of all applications eligible for competitive review and indicates which applicant(s) are preliminarily selected to receive an award, pending successful completion of fiscal and programmatic review and negotiation.
Table scrolls horizontally on small screens.
| Eligible Applications | Prelim. Award Selection |
|---|---|
| Selected | |
| Selected | |
| Selected | |
| Selected | |
| Selected | |
| Selected | |
| Selected | |
| Selected | |
| Selected | |
| Selected | |
| Selected | |
| Selected | |
| Selected | |
| Selected | |
| Selected | |
| Selected | |
| Selected |