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Department for this solicitation: Procurement
Date Prepared: 01/12/26 Types: RFA
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Solicitation/Project#: 6100065123 Solicitation/Project Title: Parent Pathways Grant
Description: The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education (OPHE) is pleased to issue this request for applications for Parent Pathways Grant Program 2026 for eligible postsecondary institutions to fund scholarships and programming to address supports for parenting student success at postsecondary institutions. For the purposes of this grant, “institution” shall include postsecondary institutions in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with authorization to award an associate degree or higher academic degree and private licensed schools.  Only the main campus may apply, and funds can be disseminated to branches as the institution deems appropriate if awarded.

Applications are being accepted through eGrants, please see the attached RFA and Application Template for details.

More information can be found on the OPHE website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/resources/student/empoweru/resources-for-institutions/grants/pa-parent-pathways-initiative
Department Information
Department/Agency: Department of Education Delivery Location:
County: Statewide Duration: 12 months
Contact Information
First Name: Cindy Last Name: Gebhard
Phone Number:
(XXX-XXX-XXXX)
717-783-6567 Email: cgebhard@pa.gov
Solicitation Information
Bids must be received by the purchasing agency on the Solicitation Due Date no later than the Solicitation Due Time as set forth in the solicitation. Any conflict between the dates and/or times contained in the solicitation itself or its attachments and this advertisement shall be resolved in favor of the solicitation.

Solicitation Start Date: 01/12/26
Solicitation Due Date: 02/06/26 Solicitation Due Time: 5:00 PM
Solicitation Opening Date: 02/06/26 Solicitation Opening Time: 5:01 PM
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No. of Addendums: 0
Amended Date: 01/13/26
Related Solicitation Files


Original Files
2026 Parent Pathways Request For Application.pdf
2026 PA Parent Pathways Grant Application.pdf




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