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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:
June 23, 2026
Closing Date:
600
Expected No. of Awards
$3,000,000
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: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone: 202-693-2606

CFDA Program(s)

  • 84.031: Higher Education Institutional Aid
   

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