Funder profile
Office of Postsecondary Education
Focus areas
Enhancing student access, retention, and success, particularly for underserved and vulnerable populations (e.g., parentsStrengthening institutional capacity and infrastructure, with a strong focus on Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) andAddressing the holistic well-being and basic needs of postsecondary students to remove barriers to completion.Promoting affordability and accessibility of educational resources, including through open educational materials.Fostering economic development and community engagement through postsecondary education, especially in rural areas.Student SuccessAccess & EquityUnderserved StudentsInstitutional Capacity BuildingMinority Serving Institutions (MSIs)
Funder intelligence
The Office of Postsecondary Education is demonstrating a strong and sustained commitment to student success and support services, as evidenced by programs addressing basic needs, child care, and veteran support. There's also a clear emphasis on strengthening institutional capacity, particularly for HBCUs, TCCUs, and rural institutions, alongside initiatives promoting educational affordability through open textbooks. These solicitations indicate a comprehensive approach to improving postsecondary access, equity, and completion.
Proposals are typically evaluated by external peer review panels against published criteria, followed by internal program staff recommendations and final agency approval.
Solicitations & opportunities (4)
- Strengthening Institutions Program FY 2026 Competition · due Jun 23, 2026
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCU) Research and Development Infrastructure Grants Program · due Jun 23, 2026
- Open Textbook Pilot Program · due Jun 23, 2026
- FY 26 Postsecondary Student Success Grant 84.116M · due Jun 29, 2026