FY 26 Postsecondary Student Success Grant 84.116M
This grant funds projects that use data and proven strategies to boost college student retention, transfer, credit accumulation, and graduation rates.
Funder: Office of Postsecondary Education
Due Dates: June 29, 2026 (Full application) | August 28, 2026 (Intergovernmental Review)
Funding Amounts: $2,000,000–$8,000,000 per award (48 months); estimated total funding $45,000,000; 9 awards expected
Summary: Supports evidence-based strategies to improve postsecondary student retention, transfer, credit accumulation, and completion.
Key Information: 10% cost share/match required; rigorous independent evaluation is mandatory.
Description
This opportunity funds projects that leverage data and implement, scale, and rigorously evaluate evidence-based strategies to improve postsecondary student outcomes—such as retention, transfer, credit accumulation, and completion. The program encourages innovative approaches, including the use of artificial intelligence, career and workforce readiness initiatives, development of high-quality short-term programs, and support for college-to-career pathways. Funding is available for both early-phase (demonstrates a rationale) and mid-phase (moderate evidence) projects, with a strong emphasis on rigorous evaluation and dissemination of results.
