New York State Education Department (New York) posted this RFA on Oct 22, 2026. Responses are due Dec 10, 2026. Category: Education & Training. Solicitation number 2138887.
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The purpose of the grant program is to create and expand equitable access to dual enrollment programs across the state, where high school students have the opportunity to earn college credit while building the knowledge and skills needed for college and career aspirations. These programs can save students time and money in college and positively impact high school and college outcomes. In this grant program, economically disadvantaged high school students must incur no costs when they enroll in college courses.
New York State school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) are eligible to apply. [...] Charter schools and nonpublic schools may not apply for this grant or participate in the College in High School program.
The eligible applicant must submit one partnership agreement with one or more eligible institutions of higher education (IHEs) to NYSED. The partnership may also include other entities that have a role in the program, such as businesses and community-based organizations. Eligible IHEs include New York State public, private, or independent degree-granting colleges and universities whose programs are registered with NYSED. For-profit IHEs are not eligible to serve as a higher education partner.
**Mandatory** Program Requirement: The College in High School Program must meet seven program requirements to be considered for funding. The program requirement categories are: program design, student support, outreach, reflect the student population, college course subject areas, partnership agreement, and college course parameters (please see the “Program Requirements” section). Applicants must attest to all seven program requirements to be considered for funding.
The P-12 partner will receive two types of payments:
Applicants are requested to submit their application electronically. The required documents, as listed in the “Application Checklist” section of this RFP, must be received via **online form** no later than **December 10, 2026**. Applications are due by **5:00 PM Eastern Time**.
The Notice of Intent (NOI) is not a requirement for submitting a complete application by the application date. However, NYSED strongly encourages all prospective applicants to submit an NOI to ensure a timely and thorough review and rating process. The notice of intent is a simple email notice stating your organization’s (use the legal name) intent to submit an application for this grant. Please also include your organization’s NYS Vendor ID. The due date is **November 25, 2026**.
Project Period: 01/01/2027 – 6/30/2031
The funding is anticipated to be **$9.1 million** annually. [...] Funding beyond Program Year 1 will be contingent upon the State Legislature appropriating funds and the P-12 and higher education partners submitting required annual data by the deadline (please see the “Reporting” section).
Total MWBE Goals: **30.00%**
College in High School Program - New York State Education Department, New York
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