Federal Grants Target HBCU Research Upgrades
Published Date: 5/28/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor are inviting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) to apply for up to $5 million in grants to boost their research and development infrastructure. These funds will help improve research facilities, faculty skills, and partnerships that connect education to workforce needs. Applications are due by June 23, 2026, so schools should get ready to apply and transform their campuses!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Grants up to $5M for HBCUs/TCCUs
Four-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) can apply for grants with a maximum award of $5,000,000 to improve research and development infrastructure. Projects may run for up to 48 months and funds may support research productivity, faculty expertise, graduate programs, physical infrastructure, human capital development, and partnerships to increase external funding.
Priority to Align R&D with Workforce
The FY2026 competition includes a priority that funded R&D activities align with workforce development needs. One of the named priorities for awards is supporting projects that connect research and development activities to workforce needs.
Application Deadline and Submission
Complete proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time on June 23, 2026. The Grants.gov application notice and instructions are the official governing document for the competition.
Accessible Documents for Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities can request this notice in an accessible format by contacting the program contact person listed in the notice. Contact information is provided for requesting accessible formats.
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