Hispanic-Serving Institutions: Enriching Learning, Programs, and Student Experiences

February 11, 2026

$1,000,000

*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW191473771 BCX9"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW191473771 BCX9"><span class="TextRun SCXW191473771 BCX9" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">To be eligible for funding in the IEP Track, an institution must meet the following criteria:</span><span class="EOP SCXW191473771 BCX9" data-ccp-props="{"></span> </div> <div class="SCXW191473771 BCX9"> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW191473771 BCX9"><ol class="NumberListStyle1 SCXW191473771 BCX9" start="1"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW191473771 BCX9" data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Calibri" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW191473771 BCX9"><span class="TextRun SCXW191473771 BCX9" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Be an accredited institution of higher education.</span><span class="EOP SCXW191473771 BCX9" data-ccp-props="{"></span> </li> </ol></div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW191473771 BCX9"><ol class="NumberListStyle1 SCXW191473771 BCX9" start="2"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW191473771 BCX9" data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Calibri" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW191473771 BCX9"><span class="TextRun SCXW191473771 BCX9" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Offer Undergraduate STEM educational programs that result in certificates or degrees.</span><span class="EOP SCXW191473771 BCX9" data-ccp-props="{"></span> </li> </ol></div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW191473771 BCX9"><ol class="NumberListStyle1 SCXW191473771 BCX9" start="3"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW191473771 BCX9" data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Calibri" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW191473771 BCX9"><span class="TextRun SCXW191473771 BCX9" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW191473771 BCX9">Satisfy the definition of an HSI as specified in section 502 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1101a).</span><span class="AdvancedProofingIssue SCXW191473771 BCX9">In particular, institutions</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW191473771 BCX9"> will be required to submit an updated eligibility letter from the U.S. Depar</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW191473771 BCX9">tment of Education as a supplementary document.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW191473771 BCX9" data-ccp-props="{"></span> </li> </ol></div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW191473771 BCX9"><ol class="NumberListStyle1 SCXW191473771 BCX9" start="4"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW191473771 BCX9" data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Calibri" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW191473771 BCX9"><span class="TextRun SCXW191473771 BCX9" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Be designated as an HSI by the U.S. Department of Education (</span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW191473771 BCX9" href="https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/idues/eligibility.html#tips" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW191473771 BCX9" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW191473771 BCX9" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/idues/eligibility.html#tips</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW191473771 BCX9" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW191473771 BCX9">) </span><span class="ContextualSpellingAndGrammarError SCXW191473771 BCX9">at</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW191473771 BCX9"> the time of submission. Documentation from the Department of Education confirming HSI status must be submitted as a supplemental document.</span></span><span clas