The Postsecondary Student Success Grant aims to help colleges and universities improve student outcomes like retention and graduation rates by using data-driven strategies. The grant provides significant funding to support these efforts.
Who it's for: This grant is for public and state colleges and universities, certain nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status, and Native American tribal organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Entities not focused on postsecondary education
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Evidence-based strategy outline
- Data usage plan
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Organizational information
- Proof of eligibility
- Evaluation plan for project outcomes
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
Cautions
- Cost sharing is required, meaning you'll need to provide some of your own funding.
- Strict evaluation of evidence-based strategies is expected.
- Short application window.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, and other Native American tribal organizations. This means public colleges and universities, certain non-profit organizations, and tribal entities can apply, but private institutions and for-profit organizations cannot.
Overview
This grant is for public and state colleges and universities, certain nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status, and Native American tribal organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Entities not focused on postsecondary education
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to implement and evaluate strategies that improve student retention, transfer rates, credit accumulation, and graduation rates. This includes data analysis and scaling successful strategies.
Total Program Funding
$45,000,000
Expected Awards
9
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 28, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 29, 2026(16 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 29, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register your institution or organization in the federal grants system.
- Prepare a detailed project proposal focusing on student success strategies.
- Develop a budget that includes cost-sharing details.
- Gather evidence supporting your proposed strategies.
- Plan for rigorous evaluation of your project's impact.
- Compile necessary organizational documents and proof of eligibility.
- Submit your application by June 29, 2026.