education · DOL-OPE
FY 26 Postsecondary Student Success Grant 84.116M
Office of Postsecondary Education · ED-GRANT-26-038
Award Range
$2.0M – $8.0M
Total Program Funding
$45.0M
Expected Awards
9
Deadline
June 29, 2026
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
FY 26 Postsecondary Student Success Grant 84.116M. Office of Postsecondary Education . The purpose of PSSG is to improve postsecondary student outcomes, including retention, transfer, credit accumulation, and completion, by leveraging data and implementing, scaling, and rigorously evaluating evidence-based strategies. $2,000,000-$8,000,000 per award; $45,000,000 total program funding; ~9 awards expected.
Who Should Apply
Private universities/colleges, Nonprofits (501c3), Public universities/colleges
Who Should NOT Apply
Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •Please see full eligibility instructions in the ANI
- •Cost sharing/matching required
- •Deadline: 2026-06-29
💡 GrantQuick Tip
Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.
Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards
What This Grant Funds
Attachments
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Minimum Award
- $2.0M
- Maximum Award
- $8.0M
- Total Program Funding
- $45.0M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 9
- Cost Sharing Required?
- Yes
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time.
Agency Contact
Robyn Wood or Nemeka Mason-Clercin Robyn.Wood@ed.gov or Nemeka.Mason@ed.gov
Robyn.Wood@ed.gov or Nemeka.Mason@ed.govReady to apply?
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