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education · DOL-OPE

FY 26 Postsecondary Student Success Grant 84.116M

Office of Postsecondary Education · ED-GRANT-26-038

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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

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.

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Who Can Apply

Please see full eligibility instructions in the ANI.

Eligible Applicant Types

Private Colleges & Universities501(c)(3) NonprofitsPublic Colleges & Universities

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

Posted: May 28, 2026
Application Deadline: June 29, 2026 (0 days remaining)

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.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov