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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCU) Research and Development Infrastructure Grants Program

Office of Postsecondary Education

Administered by Office of Postsecondary Education, this education grant invites applications from eligible applicants, with applications due Jun 23, 2026. It provides awards up to $2M–$5M.

View & apply on Grants.gov
Deadline
Jun 23, 2026
Award amount
Up to $2M–$5M
Expected awards
10
Posted
May 21, 2026
Opportunity number
ED-GRANT-26-033
CFDA
84.116

Opportunity description

The RDI grant program is designed to provide HBCUs and TCCUs with funds to implement transformational investments in research infrastructure, including research productivity, faculty expertise, graduate programs, physical infrastructure, human capital development, and partnerships leading to increases in external and sustained funding.

Who can apply

  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

See the ANI for specific eligibility requirements.

Funding

Award floor
$2M
Award ceiling
$5M

Agency contact

Office of Postsecondary Education

Shakir Davy shakir.davy@ed.gov

shakir.davy@ed.gov

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