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

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

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

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

Who is eligible for P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE)?

Eligible applicants: Had at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student sometime in adult life. Geography: Citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada. Not funded: Living expenses; Educational loan repayment; Personal debt repayment; Prerequisite courses needed to secure admission into another program; Immediate continuation into another educational program after current program; Students who have already earned a master's degree or above; Students enrolled in post-master's certificate or doctoral programs.

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

PEO Sisterhood IN State Chapter

Foundation Grants for Women

Funding Amount

Up to $4,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Had at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student sometime in adult life

Geography

Citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada

Other requirements

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)

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Living expenses
Not eligible: Educational loan repayment
Not eligible: Personal debt repayment
Not eligible: Prerequisite courses needed to secure admission into another program
Not eligible: Immediate continuation into another educational program after current program
Not eligible: Students who have already earned a master's degree or above
Not eligible: Students enrolled in post-master's certificate or doctoral programs
Not eligible: Contact: P.E.O.
Not eligible: Executive Office, 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312; Phone: 515-255-3153

Overview

Purpose: Need-based grants for women in the United States or Canada whose education has been interrupted and who need to return to school to support themselves and/or their families.

Geographic Scope: United States and Canada

Award Details:

Maximum award: $4,000 (one-time grant)
Based on demonstrated need
Can be used for academic or technical courses, including online programs from accredited institutions

Eligible Education 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 Eligible For:

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

Eligibility Requirements:

Recommended by a local chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood
Citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada
Enrolled in accredited certification or degree program from accredited institution
Has not already earned a master's degree or above
Living and studying in U.S. or Canada for entire course of study
Had at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student sometime in adult life
Has begun educational program if course of study is more than one term
Within 18 consecutive months of completing educational program
Educational program will lead to employment or job advancement upon completion

Not Eligible:

Students who have already earned a master's degree or above
Students enrolled in post-master's certificate or doctoral programs

How to Apply

Application Process

Step 1 - Chapter Sponsorship:
1. Members of local P.E.O. chapter interview student
2. Chapter takes a vote
3. If successful, chapter recommends student

Step 2 - Online Application:
1. Following chapter recommendation, P.E.O. Executive Office sends student online application
2. Student has 30 days to complete and submit
3. Application includes detailed income and expense information

Step 3 - Decision and Appeal:

Both applicant and sponsoring chapter notified of decision

If grant denied due to insufficient financial plan, student can apply again with improved financial plan

Alternative Option:

If interested in PCE grant but don't know a P.E.O. member, fill out the Information for Potential PCE Sponsorship form

Note: Completing this form does not guarantee recommendation and is not the PCE application itself

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What PEO Sisterhood IN State Chapter actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2026

Grants in 2026: 7
Total given: $303K
Median grant: $42K
Range: $23K–$68K

By dollars: Iowa 77%, Missouri 23%. Top recipient cities: Des Moines, IA; Nevada, MO.
14% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.