Description
The USDA NIFA Hispanic‑Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program funds innovative education, teaching, and community‑development projects at eligible HSIs to strengthen the nation’s food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences (FANH) workforce. Applicants may request Standard, Bridge, or Collaboration grants of up to $1.2 million for a 48‑month project period. Projects must benefit the entire campus community, incorporate leadership development, and may include applied research, experiential learning, curriculum design, faculty development, or outreach activities. Up to 40 awards are anticipated, with a total FY 2026 funding pool of $30.6 million. Eligibility is limited to institutions that meet the federal HSI definition (≥25 % Hispanic undergraduate enrollment) and satisfy accreditation, legal authority, and financial‑need criteria.
• Eligible applicants: Hispanic‑Serving Institutions (HSIs) only
• Funding: $30.6 M total; 40 awards; individual awards $100 k–$1.2 M
• Grant types: Standard (up to $400 k), Bridge (up to $200 k), Collaboration (up to $1.2 M)
• Project period: 48 months
• Application deadline: 5 p.m. ET, 3 Dec 2026 (via Grants.gov)
• Required components: leadership development, student experiential learning, and alignment with FANH priorities
• Maximum of five applications per institution; up to three awards per lead institution (max one Collaboration)
• No cost‑sharing required; competitive peer‑review process