Strengthening Institutions Program FY 2026 Competition
Office of Postsecondary Education · Opportunity number ED-GRANT-26-025
Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 24, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | ED-GRANT-26-025 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Office of Postsecondary Education Department of Labor |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 84.031 |
| Posted | May 21, 2026 |
| Deadline | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $3,000,000 |
| Award floor | $250,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 600 |
| Estimated total program funding | $350,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Education |
| Last updated here | Jun 24, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Public and state colleges and universities
- Private colleges and universities
Who should take a closer look
- Colleges and universities
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
See the ANI for specific eligibility requirements.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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