Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribally Controlled Colleges and U
The RDI grant program is designed to provide HBCUs and TCCUs with funds to implement transformational investments in research infrastructure, including research productivity, faculty expertise, graduate programs, physical infrastructure, human capital development, and partnerships leading to increases in external and s
| Agency | Office of Postsecondary Education |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | ED-GRANT-26-033 |
| Posted date | 05/21/2026 |
| Application deadline | Jun 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 5,000,000 |
| Award floor | 2,000,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 15,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 10 |
| Who can apply | See the ANI for specific eligibility requirements. |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 84.116 |
| Description | The RDI grant program is designed to provide HBCUs and TCCUs with funds to implement transformational investments in research infrastructure, including research productivity, faculty expertise, graduate programs, physical infrastructure, human capital development, and partnerships leading to increases in external and sustained funding. |
| Agency contact | shakir.davy@ed.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362516 |