education · DOL-OPE

Strengthening Institutions Program FY 2026 Competition

Office of Postsecondary Education · ED-GRANT-26-025

Closed

Award Range

$250K – $3.0M

Total Program Funding

$350.0M

Expected Awards

600

Deadline

June 23, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Strengthening Institutions Program FY 2026 Competition. Office of Postsecondary Education . 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. $250,000-$3,000,000 per award; $350,000,000 total program funding; ~600 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Public universities/colleges, Private universities/colleges

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•See the ANI for specific eligibility requirements
•Deadline: 2026-06-23

💡 GrantQuick Tip

High-value award — invest significantly in proposal quality. Consider hiring a grant writer.

Competitiveness: Moderate — many awards available but still competitive

What This Grant Funds

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.