CFDA 84.116 · Education · Active

Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)

Federal assistance program administered by U.S. Department of Education (ED), catalogued in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings.

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$100K–$1M
Typical award range
20
Indexed opportunities
0
Open now
ED
Administering agency

The verdict

CFDA 84.116 is an active Education program with 20 indexed Grants.gov opportunities - 0 open for application right now.

$100K–$1M
typical award range (SAM.gov)
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next application deadline
$2.2 million
largest award ceiling indexed
18%
of the catalog is Education

Program overview. CFDA 84.116 - Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) - is a federal assistance listing in the Education category, administered by U.S. Department of Education (ED). The typical award range cataloged on SAM.gov is $100,000 to $1.0 million. The program is currently active in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings database. Eligible applicants include Educational Institution.

Funding opportunities. PlainGrants has indexed 20 Grants.gov opportunity announcements tied to CFDA 84.116. Of those, 0 are currently open for applications and 20 have closed. The largest award ceiling seen across these announcements is $2.2 million. Agencies have projected roughly $409.6 million in total estimated funding across the indexed announcements for this CFDA number. Individual Notice of Funding Opportunity documents on Grants.gov carry the exact deadlines, required forms, and submission instructions.

Next steps. Before applying for CFDA 84.116, confirm your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID (UEI) - these are mandatory for every federal funding instrument. Read the current Notice of Funding Opportunity end-to-end, paying close attention to the cost-share or matching requirement, the evaluation criteria, and the narrative page limits. Education-category grants frequently require formal partnerships with local education agencies or accredited institutions, line those commitments up early. For structural help, the guides linked below cover SAM.gov setup, NOFO interpretation, and common rejection reasons.

Where Education sits in the federal catalog

Education accounts for 93 of the 504 catalogued programs (18%). This is one of them.

Programs21%18.5%10.3%8.7%8.3%17.7%HealthEducationAgricultureScience & ResearchBusiness & Economic DevelopmentEnvironmentPublic SafetyOther
Share of the 504 federal assistance programs by functional category, SAM.gov Assistance Listings
Typical award as share of ceiling 10.0%

$100,000 to $1.0 million

Program Description

Competitive grants to improve postsecondary education through reforms, innovations, and new program development.

Who Is Eligible?

Educational Institution

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Administering Agency

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U.S. Department of Education

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CFDA 84.116 grant program?
CFDA 84.116 is the "Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)" program administered by U.S. Department of Education. Competitive grants to improve postsecondary education through reforms, innovations, and new program development.
Who is eligible for Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)?
Eligible applicants include: Educational Institution. Always verify current eligibility requirements directly with the awarding agency, as requirements can change between funding cycles.
How much funding is available through CFDA 84.116?
The typical award range for this program is $100,000 to $1.0 million. Actual amounts depend on available appropriations, the number of applicants, and the scope of the proposed project. Check the current Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for exact figures.
How do I apply for this federal grant?
Most federal grants require registration in SAM.gov and submission through Grants.gov. Start by reading the program's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for specific instructions, deadlines, and required documents. See our step-by-step guide for the full application process.
What is the application deadline for Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)?
The listed deadline is Annual. Deadlines vary by funding cycle, so always verify with the current NOFO on Grants.gov.
Where can I find more education grants?
PlainGrants lists education grant programs from across federal agencies. Browse all Education grants by category, or use our Eligibility Finder to filter programs by your organization type and funding needs.

Funding Opportunities

Closed Closes: Dec 3, 2025

Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE): Special Projects; Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.116J

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Closed Closes: Sep 30, 2024

Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Fund for The Improvement of Postsecondary Education (IFPSE): Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Program., Assistance Listing Number: (ALN) 84.116Y

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Closed Closes: Sep 16, 2024

Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE): Tribal Controlled Colleges or Universities (TCCUs) Research and Development Infrastructure (RDI) Grant Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.116H

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Closed Closes: Aug 12, 2024

Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE): Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.116N

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Closed Closes: Aug 5, 2024

Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Fund for The Improvement of Postseconary Education (FIPSE): Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.116G

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Closed Closes: Oct 2, 2023

OPE: HEP: FIPSE: Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges or Universities (TCCUs), and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) Research and Development Infrastructure Grant Program (RDI), ALN 84.116H

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Closed Closes: Sep 25, 2023

Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Fund for The Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE): Postsecondary Student Success Grant Program (PSSG), Assistance Listing Number 84.116M

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Closed Closes: Jul 17, 2023

Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE): Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.116Y

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Closed Closes: Jun 23, 2023

Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Modeling and Simulation Program (MSP), Assistance Listing Number 84.116S

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Closed Closes: Jun 20, 2023

Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE): Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) Grant Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.116W

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What to do next

Turn CFDA 84.116 into an application.

  • Confirm your organization is eligible and registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity ID before the next deadline. Check eligibility
  • Read the application path end-to-end, forms, narratives, and deadlines live in the current NOFO on Grants.gov. How to apply
  • Compare with the other Education programs to pick the best fit for your project. All Education grants

Award ranges and deadlines reflect the SAM.gov catalog snapshot; always verify against the live NOFO before applying.

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Disclaimer: This information is sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings (CFDA) and is for informational purposes only. Program requirements, deadlines, and availability change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the awarding agency before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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