The Quad Cities Graduate Study Center (GradCenter) is an academic consortium that was founded in 1969 to increase access to high-quality graduate-level programming and foster local economic growth. Today, the GradCenter is affiliated with 5 member institutions that offer over 100 graduate programs. The Board Of Higher Education is providing funding for the GradCenter through this grant opportunity. The grant will provide $73,800 in funding, and the application process will take place through the Amplifund grants management system for the FY26 cycle, with applications due on or before August 29, 2025. Key requirements for the grant include compliance with all GATA pre-qualification requirements, submission of an implementation plan, and reporting on progress made and financial data for the reporting period. • The GradCenter is an academic consortium with 5 member institutions offering over 100 graduate programs. • The grant will provide $73,800 in funding for the GradCenter. • The application process will take place through the Amplifund grants management system for the FY26 cycle. • Applications are due on or before August 29, 2025. • The grant requires compliance with all GATA pre-qualification requirements. • An implementation plan for FY26 and FY27 must be submitted as described in Exhibit D. • Reporting on progress made and financial data for the reporting period is required.