In January 2026, the U.S. Department of Education released a notice for a state-led national challenge regarding capacity-building initiatives designed to strengthen the connections between learners and earners by accelerating…
(February 2nd, 2026) – Credential Engine, in partnership with the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) and the Education and Employment Research Center (EERC) at Rutgers University,…
Across the country, states are investing in credential registries to help residents navigate their education and career pathways. These registries are an essential resource because they organize information about degrees,…
The January 2026 edition of Transparency, Credential Engine’s once-monthly newsletter, went out last week! If you missed it, you can read it online. To be in the know and receive your copy…
Grants of up to $600,000 are available to U.S.-based nonprofits and governmental organizations to help working adults navigate a fragmented learn-and-work ecosystem. Education Design Lab (the Lab) and partners are excited…
As state leaders ramp up efforts to ensure that all students gain career-relevant skills and credentials while still in high school, they also need to assure students and families that…
The December 2025 edition of Transparency, Credential Engine’s once-monthly newsletter, went out last week! If you missed it, you can read it online. To be in the know and receive your copy…
Applications for Catalyze Challenge Round 5 open on January 7, 2026, with a submission deadline of February 27, 2026. This funding opportunity invites early-stage ideas created within the last three…

