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FY 26 Postsecondary Student Success Grant 84.116M

Office of Postsecondary Education Nonprofit eligible

Office of Postsecondary Education has posted this education grant for nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jun 29, 2026. It provides awards up to $2M–$8M.

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Deadline
Jun 29, 2026
Award amount
Up to $2M–$8M
Expected awards
9
Posted
May 28, 2026
Opportunity number
ED-GRANT-26-038
CFDA
84.116

Opportunity description

The purpose of PSSG is to improve postsecondary student outcomes, including retention, transfer, credit accumulation, and completion, by leveraging data and implementing, scaling, and rigorously evaluating evidence-based strategies.

Who can apply

  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Please see full eligibility instructions in the ANI.

Funding

Award floor
$2M
Award ceiling
$8M

Agency contact

Office of Postsecondary Education

Robyn Wood or Nemeka Mason-Clercin Robyn.Wood@ed.gov or Nemeka.Mason@ed.gov

Robyn.Wood@ed.gov or Nemeka.Mason@ed.gov

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