How much funding does P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education provide?

P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education provides Up to $4,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education

PEO Sisterhood OR State Chapter

Foundation Annual Grants for Women Grants for Education Workforce Development Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $4,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE)

Status: Active

Geographic Scope: United States and Canada

Focus Areas: Need-based grants for women whose education has been interrupted and who need to return to school to support themselves and/or their families.

Program Description: Provides one-time, need-based grants to women to pursue academic or technical courses, including online programs offered by educational institutions in the U.S. or Canada.

Eligible Expenses

Tuition
Books and supplies
Testing and graduation fees
Transportation (estimated cost of gas, parking, and local bus fare only—not auto loan payments or maintenance)
Childcare (only while in class or studying)
Uniforms required by educational program
Equipment/tools necessary for course of study

Not Covered

Living expenses
Educational loan repayment
Personal debt repayment
Prerequisite courses needed to secure admission into another program
Immediate continuation education beyond current program

Eligibility Requirements

Sponsorship: Must be recommended by a local chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood
Citizenship: U.S. or Canadian citizen or legal permanent resident
Program Enrollment: Enrolled in accredited certification or degree program from accredited institution
Education Level: Has not already earned a master's degree or above
Location: Living and studying in U.S. or Canada for entire course of study
Work History: Had at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student sometime in adult life
Program Start: Has begun educational program if course of study is more than one term
Timeline: Within 18 consecutive months of completing educational program
Career Focus: Enrolled in education program which, once concluded, will lead to employment or job advancement

Ineligible Applicants

Students already holding master's degree or above
Students enrolled in post-master's certificate or doctoral program
Students choosing immediate continuation beyond current program

Contact: P.E.O. Executive Office, 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312; Phone: 515-255-3153; Fax: 515-255-3820

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Local Chapter Interview: Members of local P.E.O. chapter interview student before deciding to sponsor her
2. Chapter Recommendation: Chapter takes vote and recommends student if approved
3. Online Application: P.E.O. Executive Office sends student online application after chapter recommendation
4. Application Submission: Student has 30 days to complete and submit online application
5. Decision Notification: Both applicant and sponsoring chapter notified of decision
6. Reapplication Option: If grant denied due to insufficient financial plan, student can apply again with improved financial plan

Required Application Materials

Detailed income and expense information
Evidence of chapter recommendation
Information supporting employment/job advancement goals

For Non-Members

If interested in PCE grant but do not know a P.E.O. member, complete the "Information for Potential PCE Sponsorship" form. Note: Completing this form does not guarantee recommendation for grant and is not the PCE application itself.

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What PEO Sisterhood OR State Chapter actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 8
Total given: $425K
Median grant: $39K
Range: $11K–$125K

By dollars: Iowa 84%, Missouri 14%, Oregon 3%. Top recipient cities: Des Moines, IA; Nevada, MO; Damascus, OR.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.