Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R‑PEP) Planning and Expansion Grant
Funding Type
Grant
Grantor Agency
Texas Education Agency
Grant Range
Up to $200,000
# of Awards Available
Programmatic Area
Capacity Building
Programmatic Area
Education
Programmatic Area
Workforce & Economic Development
Programmatic Area
Youth & Children
Deadline
2026-06-17
Match Required?
Eligible Entities
Eligible applicants include coordinating entities and partnering rural school districts that meet R‑PEP eligibility requirements and program criteria outlined in the application materials.
Focus Area
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is offering the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R‑PEP) Planning and Expansion Grant to support eligible rural school districts in developing or expanding regional, multi‑district partnerships focused on high‑quality and high-demand college and career pathways.
This opportunity provides funding for: 1) Planning activities to establish new Rural Pathway Excellence Partnerships (R‑PEPs); or 2) Expansion activities to strengthen and scale existing R‑PEPs, including governance development, partnership alignment, and college and career pathway implementation. Grant funds may be used for allowable costs aligned to approved project activities, including access to supported technical assistance provided by TEA‑approved organizations.
Contact
R-PEP@tea.texas.gov
Link to Opportunity
https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/district-initiatives/rural-pathway-excellence-partnership-program
Application Platform
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