TRIO Staff Training Program

To provide training for staff and leadership personnel employed in, or preparing for employment in, projects funded under the Federal TRIO Programs (program numbers 84.042, 84.044, 84.047, 84.066, and 84.217.

The purpose of the TRIO Training program is to award funding to institutions of higher education and other public and private nonprofit institutions and organizations to support training to enhance the skills and expertise of project directors and staff employed in the Federal TRIO Programs. Funds may be used for conferences, seminars, internships, workshops, or the publication of manuals. Training topics are based on priorities established by the Secretary of Education and announced in Federal Register notices.

The following entities are eligible for a grant to carry out a Training project: (a) Institutions of higher education as defined in section 101 and 102 of the HEA. (b) Public and private nonprofit agencies or organizations.

Leadership personnel, full-time and part- time staff members of projects under the Federal TRIO Programs, and individuals preparing for employment as staff or leadership personnel in projects under the Federal TRIO Special Programs will benefit.

Under 34 CFR 642.30, allowable project costs may include the following costs reasonably related to carrying out a Training Program project: (a) Rental of space, if space is not available at a sponsoring institution and if the space is not owned by a sponsoring institution; (b) Printing; (c) Postage; (d) Purchase or rental of equipment; (e) Consumable supplies; (f) Transportation costs for participants and training staff; (g) Lodging and subsistence costs for participants and training staff; (h) Transportation costs, lodging and subsistence costs and fees for consultants, if any; (i) Honorariums for speakers who are not members of the staff or consultants to the project; and (j) Other costs that are specifically approved in advance and in writing by the Secretary.

4 CFR 642.31 specifies the following list of unallowable costs: (a) Research not directly related to the evaluation or improvement of the project. (b) Construction, renovation, or remodeling of any facilities. (c) Stipends, tuition fees, and other direct financial assistance to trainees other than those participating in internships.

The grant period is two years. Grantees may receive one continuation award approved on an annual basis subject to the availability of funds and grantee meeting the conditions of the grant and making substantial progress toward meeting the project objectives.

This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

The Department will select applicants to be funded for new awards under this part on the basis of criteria set forth in 34 CFR 642.21. Contact the program office for additional information.

Selected nonfederal field readers evaluate new proposals on the basis of the selection criteria specified in 34 CFR 642.21. Grants are awarded by the Department of Labor in partnership with the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education.

July 6, 2026

From 90 to 180 days.

The grant period is 2 years. Grantees may receive one continuation award (for the second year of the grant), subject to the availability of funds and the grantee meeting the conditions of the grant and making substantial progress toward the project objectives.

The program statute authorizes a second review of unsuccessful applications. The Department implements the second review process for unsuccessful applicants in accordance with 34 CFR 642.25. An unsuccessful applicant requesting a second review must provide evidence that the Department, an agent of the Department, or a peer reviewer made a technical, administrative, or scoring error in the processing or review of its application.