Education Dept. Streamlines Grants for Black Graduate Schools
Published Date: 4/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education is updating the application process for grants that help Historically Black Graduate Institutions grow stronger. Schools, local governments, and private groups involved in these programs should check out the new forms and share their thoughts by May 11, 2026. This update aims to make applying easier and faster, helping these important institutions get the support they need.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Grants to Strengthen HBGI Schools
The Strengthening Historically Black Graduate Institutions (HBGI) Program provides grants to help institutions improve physical plants, development offices, endowment funds, academic resources, and student services. These grants are intended to help HBGI schools continue to support equality of educational opportunity in graduate education.
Application Forms Streamlined
The Department updated the HBGI application to include only program-specific forms and removed standard OMB-approved and unrelated forms. The collection lists 48 total annual responses and 1,666 total estimated annual burden hours, and the Department is accepting public comments through May 11, 2026.
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