Higher Education Challenge Grants Program

Deadline: Oct 15, 2026 · 35d
Award ceiling: $750,000; from $150,000
Awards: 36
Posted: Aug 5, 2026

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The purpose of HEC, under assistance listing 10.217, is to strengthen institutional capacities, including curriculum, faculty, scientific instrumentation, and student recruitment and retention. […]

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