U.S. Department of Education · General
ED Title III-B Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program
Formula and discretionary funding to HBCUs to enhance their capacity to provide quality education and serve students. Supports academic programs, facilities, financial management, faculty development, and student services.
Program facts
- Typical award
- $1M – $8M
- Non-federal match
- Varies by NOFO
- Audience
- Local governments and eligible subrecipients
- Application window
- Annual formula allocations plus periodic discretionary competitions.
- Typical prep time
- 8–16 weeks
- Statutory authority
- Higher Education Act Title III, Part B §§321-327 (20 U.S.C. §§1060-1063c)
Catalog entry last verified 2026-05-27 · Verify on the agency page →
Eligibility at a glance
- Institutions of higher education are eligible applicants.
- Restricted to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Awards split between formula grants (annual) and competitive five-year grants. Amounts and timing approximate; verify directly with administering agency.
How Strategic Pursuit scores this program
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Planning purposes only. Award ranges, match percentages, and application windows on this page summarize the latest publicly available agency guidance and are approximate. Always verify the binding NOFO on the administering agency's page before applying.