Funder: U.S. Department of Education – Office of Postsecondary Education

Due Dates: December 3, 2025 (Application) | December 12, 2025 (Intergovernmental Review)

Funding Amounts: Total: $167M; Typical award: $1M–$4M (48 months); ceilings by priority: $4M (AI, Civil Discourse, Short-Term Programs), $1M (Accreditation Reform)

Summary: Supports innovative projects by eligible institutions to address national needs in postsecondary education, including AI, civil discourse, accreditation reform, and short-term workforce programs.

Key Information: No cost sharing required; indirect costs capped at 8%; open licensing of deliverables required.