The 1890 Institution Teaching, Research, and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program aims to enhance the teaching, research, and extension capabilities of certain educational institutions. It focuses on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and encourages collaboration with both federal and non-federal partners to promote excellence and innovation.
Who it's for: This grant is primarily for institutions that are part of the 1890 Land-grant system, which includes Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). These institutions are encouraged to partner with federal and non-federal entities to strengthen their programs.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being an 1890 Land-grant Institution
- Failure to comply with federal grant regulations
- Incomplete application submission
- Lack of partnership with federal or non-federal entities
- Proposing activities outside of teaching, research, or extension
What You May Need
- Proof of 1890 Land-grant Institution status
- Detailed project proposal
- Partnership agreements with federal or non-federal entities
- Budget plan
- Institutional support letters
- Compliance with Executive Order 14283
- Past performance documentation
- Registration with federal grant systems
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with Executive Order 14283
- Strict adherence to application deadlines
- Partnerships must be clearly defined and documented
- Funds must be used specifically for teaching, research, or extension
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include institutions that are part of the 1890 Land-grant system, which primarily consists of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). These institutions must focus on enhancing their teaching, research, and extension capacities in collaboration with federal and non-federal partners.
Overview
This grant is primarily for institutions that are part of the 1890 Land-grant system, which includes Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). These institutions are encouraged to partner with federal and non-federal entities to strengthen their programs.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being an 1890 Land-grant Institution
- Failure to comply with federal grant regulations
- Incomplete application submission
- Lack of partnership with federal or non-federal entities
- Proposing activities outside of teaching, research, or extension
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and enhance teaching, research, and extension programs at eligible institutions. This includes creating new educational programs, improving existing ones, and fostering partnerships that contribute to institutional growth and innovation.
Total Program Funding
$56,000,000
Expected Awards
125
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 4, 2026(53 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 4, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Spring 2027
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as an 1890 Land-grant Institution
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Secure partnerships and obtain letters of support
- Prepare a detailed budget plan
- Register with federal grant systems
- Submit application by the deadline