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Higher Education Challenge Grants Program

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA) · Competitive · Science & Technology

At a glance

Higher Education Challenge Grants Program is a federal competitive grant from National Institute of Food and Agriculture for the science & technology sector. Funding is $150K–$750K. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). Eligibility Requirements Land-grant Institutions and other colleges and universities having a demonstrable capacity to carry ou. The application deadline is October 15, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
$150K–$750K
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Open

About this program

The purpose of HEC, under assistance listing 10.217, is to strengthen institutional capacities, including curriculum, faculty, scientific instrumentation, and student recruitment and retention. The HEC program is focused on developing and improving formal master’s or doctorate degree-level food and agricultural sciences education and first professional degree-level education in veterinary medicine, such as a doctorate in veterinary medicine (DVM).

Who can apply

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). Eligibility Requirements Land-grant Institutions and other colleges and universities having a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food and agricultural sciences and confer a graduate degree in at least one discipline or area of food and agricultural sciences are eligible to apply. Institutions offering degrees should be accredited by an agency or association recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. Research foundations maintained by an eligible college or university are eligible. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply, provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Individuals are not eligible to apply for these grants to support their own graduate education.

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number USDA-NIFA-CGP-011315. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

Apply at official source