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"FY 26 Postsecondary Student Success Grant 84.116M" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
The purpose of PSSG is to improve postsecondary student outcomes, including retention, transfer, credit accumulation, and completion, by leveraging data and implementing, scaling, and rigorously evaluating evidence-based strategies.
Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANT-26-038. Assistance Listing: 84.116. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED. Award Amount: $2M – $8M per award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education. Please see full eligibility instructions in the ANI. Cost sharing or matching funds are required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2M – $8M per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 29, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Yes — FY 26 Postsecondary Student Success Grant 84.116M is offered by Office of Postsecondary Education and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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Innovative Postsecondary Models (IPM) Fund is sponsored by Panorama Global (backed by Ascendium Education Group, College Futures Foundation, ECMC Foundation, Gates Foundation, Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, Lumina Foundation, Raikes Foundation and Strada Education Foundation). This fund supports organizations demonstrating innovative approaches to postsecondary education design, delivery, financing, and assessment, with a focus on student-centeredness.
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