We know this has been an extraordinarily challenging time for the entire TRIO community. But just moments ago, we received word that some GANs for the 2025-2026 program year have finally started to be released. This shows that your advocacy is making a difference. The post COE President Jones Presses Education Secretary McMahon on 2025-2026 GANs and Grant Cancellations appeared first on Council for Opportunity in Education.| Council for Opportunity in Education
The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 26-3 to pass the FY 2026 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill, sustaining TRIO funding at $1.2 billion and maintaining support for other key higher education programs, including GEAR UP, Pell Grants, and Federal Work-Study. The bill also includes critical report language directing the Department of Education to maintain funding levels across all TRIO programs and meet deadlines for grant competitions and award notifications, marking a major advocac...| Council for Opportunity in Education