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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 · ED-GRANT-26-033

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Award Range

$2.0M$5.0M

Total Program Funding

$15.0M

Expected Awards

10

Deadline

June 23, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCU) Research and Development Infrastructure Grants Program. Office of Postsecondary Education . 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... $2,000,000-$5,000,000 per award; $15,000,000 total program funding; ~10 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other Native American Tribal Organizations, Private universities/colleges, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Public 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

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

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

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.

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Who Can Apply

See the ANI for specific eligibility requirements.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other Tribal OrganizationsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsPublic Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$2.0M
Maximum Award
$5.0M
Total Program Funding
$15.0M
Expected Number of Awards
10
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 21, 2026
Application Deadline: June 23, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time.

Agency Contact

Shakir Davy shakir.davy@ed.gov

shakir.davy@ed.gov

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