The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is issuing a Request for Applications for the Parent Pathways Grant Program 2026. Eligible postsecondary institutions can apply for funding for scholarships and programming to support parenting students. The application submission window opens January 12, 2026, and closes February 6, 2026. The grant agreement is from June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The grant offers institutions the opportunity to apply for competitive funding not to exceed $150,000. Final expenditure reports must be submitted no later than July 31, 2027. All grant funds must be spent, and services performed/products received on or before June 30, 2027. All substantive questions must be submitted by Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Responses will be provided in the form of an FAQ distributed to all institutions on Thursday, January 23, 2026.
The bid notice states all grant funds must be spent, and services performed/products received on or before june 30, 2027.
The bid notice states once approved, the institution will invoice for payment of the grant. all invoices must be received within 30 calendar days of notification of approval.
The bid notice states applications will be reviewed on a competitive basis by a team selected by ophe. all qualifying applications will be reviewed and scored based on a rubric.
The bid notice states 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.
The bid notice states failure to meet the 30calendar day deadline will result in an automatic forfeiture of funds.
The bid notice states all substantive questions must be submitted by tuesday, january 20, 2026.
The bid notice states he 2026 parent pathways grant offers institutions the opportunity to apply for competitive funding not to exceed 150, 000.