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ActiveU.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) · 2026

Title III Part B, Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program

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Agency: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
Funding: Awards vary
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Eligible institutions of higher education that are legally designated as Title-III-eligible historically Black colleges and universities.

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Title III Part B, Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE). This program awards grants to eligible institutions to assist them in strengthening their academic, administrative, and fiscal capabilities.

Funds may be used for the purchase, rental, or lease of scientific or laboratory equipment; construction, maintenance, renovation, and improvement of instructional facilities and physical plant; faculty exchanges; development of academic instruction in disciplines where Black Americans are underrepresented; purchase of library materials; tutoring, counseling, and STEM programs; and administrative management.

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Department of Education - Awards -- Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Title III Part B and F Awards -- Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Title III Part B and F Published by Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) | Catalog Last Checked: September 10, 2026 at 07:42 PM | Dataset Last Updated: July 06, 2023 at 07:46 PM Title III-B authorizes the Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) program award grants to eligible institutions to assist them in strengthening their academic, administrative, and fiscal capabilities.

These programs are typically funded through annual discretionary appropriations; and with additional annual mandatory appropriations provided through the FUTURE Act, which extended mandatory funding beyond fiscal year 2019. Funds may be used for the purchase, rental, or lease of scientific or laboratory equipment. Also supported are the construction, maintenance, renovation, and improvement of instruction facilities and physical plant.

Funds support faculty exchanges and the development of academic instruction in disciplines in which black Americans are underrepresented. Projects may support the purchase of library materials as well as tutoring, counseling, and STEM programs too.

Additionally supported are: funds and administrative management; joint use of facilities; establishment or improvement of development offices; establishment or enhancement of programs of teacher education; establishment of outreach programs; and other activities that a grantee proposes in its application that contribute to carrying out the purposes of the program and are approved by the Secretary as part of the review and acceptance of the grant application.

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Eligibility Requirements

Eligible institutions of higher education that are legally designated as Title-III-eligible historically Black colleges and universities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Title III Part B, Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible institutions of higher education that are legally designated as Title-III-eligible historically Black colleges and universities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Title III Part B, Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program?

Title III Part B, Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program is funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Title III Part B, Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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ActiveU.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) · 2026

Title III Part B, Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program

Quick Facts

Agency: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
Funding: Awards vary
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Eligible institutions of higher education that are legally designated as Title-III-eligible historically Black colleges and universities.