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Strengthening Institutions Program FY 2026 Competition
Office of Postsecondary Education
ED-GRANT-26-025
DOL-OPE
General Information
$350,000,000
Est. Program Funding:
Est. Program Funding:
June 23, 2026
Closing Date:
Closing Date:
600
Expected No. of Awards
Expected No. of Awards
$3,000,000
Award Ceiling
Award Ceiling
Opportunity Number:
ED-GRANT-26-025
Owning Agency:
DOL-OPE
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)
Synopsis
| The purpose of SIP is to provide assistance to eligible institutions of higher education to improve their academic programs, institutional management, and fiscal stability in order to increase their self-sufficiency. | |
| Response Date | Jun 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Posting Date | May 21, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Archive Date | Jul 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award Ceiling | 3,000,000 |
| Award Floor | 250,000 |
| Cost Sharing | No |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Info on Eligibility: | See the ANI for specific eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name | Office of Postsecondary Education |
| Link to Additional Information: | N/a |
| Grantor Contact Information: |
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CFDA Program(s)
- 84.031: Higher Education Institutional Aid
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