Strengthening Institutions Program FY 2026 Competition
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.
| Agency | Office of Postsecondary Education |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | ED-GRANT-26-025 |
| Posted date | 05/21/2026 |
| Application deadline | Jun 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 3,000,000 |
| Award floor | 250,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 350,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 600 |
| Who can apply | See the ANI for specific eligibility requirements. |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 84.031 |
| 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. |
| Agency contact | nalini.lamba-nieves@ed.gov or robyn.wood@ed.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362513 |