Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE): Special Projects; Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.116J
ID: 360851Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Education (ED)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360851

Additional Information

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-12/pdf/2025-19843.pdf
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Education is inviting applications for the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE): Special Projects program (Assistance Listing Number 84.116J) for Fiscal Year 2025. This grant program aims to support innovative projects that address four national needs: advancing the understanding and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in postsecondary education, promoting civil discourse on college campuses, reforming accreditation processes, and enhancing capacity for high-quality short-term educational programs. With an estimated total funding of $167 million available, the program will award grants ranging from $600,000 to $4 million for projects lasting up to 48 months. Interested applicants, including institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations, must submit their applications electronically via Grants.gov by December 3, 2025, and can contact Stacey Slijepcevic at Stacey.Slijepcevic@ed.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stacey.Slijepcevic@ed.gov
    Files
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    2025-16571.pdf
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    2025-19843.pdf
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    FIPSE.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Education is inviting applications for Fiscal Year 2025 grants under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education – Special Projects (FIPSE-SP) program (ALN: 84.116J). The program aims to fund innovative projects addressing four national needs: advancing AI in postsecondary education, promoting civil discourse on campuses, promoting accreditation reform, and supporting high-quality short-term programs. With an estimated $167 million available, the competition includes seven absolute priorities across these areas and two competitive preference priorities for civil discourse projects. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education and other public/private nonprofit institutions, with a submission deadline of December 3, 2025. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov, adhering to specific formatting and content requirements, including a detailed project narrative and budget. The funding ranges from $600,000 to $4,000,000 for a 48-month project period, with specific allocations for each priority area.
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