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Strengthening Institutions Program FY 2026 Competition

Office of Postsecondary Education

Office of Postsecondary Education is funding education projects through this opportunity, which is open to eligible applicants, with applications due Jun 23, 2026. It provides awards up to $250K–$3M.

View & apply on Grants.gov
Deadline
Jun 23, 2026
Award amount
Up to $250K–$3M
Expected awards
600
Posted
May 21, 2026
Opportunity number
ED-GRANT-26-025
CFDA
84.031

Opportunity description

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.

Who can apply

  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education

See the ANI for specific eligibility requirements.

Funding

Award floor
$250K
Award ceiling
$3M

Agency contact

Office of Postsecondary Education

Nalini Lamba-Nieves or Robyn M. Wood nalini.lamba-nieves@ed.gov or robyn.wood@ed.gov

nalini.lamba-nieves@ed.gov or robyn.wood@ed.gov

Submitting your application

To apply, head to the official Grants.gov listing — that is where registration and submission happen. Always re-check the closing date there, as agencies can revise it.

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