Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE): Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.116N
ID: 354623Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Education (ED)

Award Range

$0 - $900K

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/354623

Additional Information

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-06-04/pdf/2024-12169.pdf
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Education is offering a grant opportunity through the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) for the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE): Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program, with an Assistance Listing Number of 84.116N. This program aims to provide financial support to eligible institutions of higher education, including community colleges and minority-serving institutions, to develop sustainable solutions addressing student basic needs insecurity and to enhance student outcomes. With an estimated total program funding of $9,583,334 and an award ceiling of $900,000, the Department anticipates awarding approximately 12 grants. Interested applicants must submit their applications by August 12, 2024, and can reach out to Program Manager Njeri Clark at Njeri.Clark@ed.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Njeri.Clark@ed.gov
    Files
    Title
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    Basic.bin
    FY 2024 Basic Needs Pre-App Webinar Schedule.docx
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