Strengthening Institutions Program FY 2026 Competition
Agency: Office of Postsecondary Education
Assistance Listings: 84.031 -- Higher Education Institutional Aid
Last Updated: May 21, 2026
Description
The purpose of SIP is to provide assistance to eligible institutions of higher education to improve their academic programs, institutional management, and fiscal stability in order to increase their self-sufficiency.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
See the ANI for specific eligibility requirements.
Grantor contact information
Description
Nalini Lamba-Nieves or Robyn M. Wood
nalini.lamba-nieves@ed.gov or robyn.wood@ed.gov
nalini.lamba-nieves@ed.gov or robyn.wood@ed.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026_SIP_ANI_84.031A.pdf | FY2026_SIP_ANI_84.031A.pdf | May 21, 2026 05:50 PM UTC |
| SIP_ProgProfile_FY_2026.pdf | SIP ProgProfile FY 2026.pdf | May 21, 2026 05:51 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: June 23, 2026
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time.
Award
$350,000,000
Program Funding
600
Expected awards
$250,000
Award Minimum
$3,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
ED-GRANT-26-025
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
May 21, 2026
Archive date:
July 23, 2026
