Closed ED-GRANTS-060325-003 CFDA 84.031 Discretionary

Applications for New Awards; Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program

Posted by Department of Education

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Applications for New Awards; Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program — is cataloged under number ED-GRANTS-060325-003 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 84.031, posted by Department of Education. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 3, 2025 and last updated on July 2, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $600,000. The agency has projected $66.9 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 116 awards. If the agency funds the expected 116 awards from the $66.9 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $577,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 3, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

Up to $600,000

Close Date

July 3, 2025

Applications Available:June 3, 2025.Deadline for Transmittal of Applications:July 3, 2025.

Posted

June 3, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$66,944,786

Expected Awards

116

Instrument

Grant

Description

Purpose of Program: The DHSI Program provides grants to eligible institutions of higher education (IHEs) to expand educational opportunities for, and improve the academic attainment of, Hispanic students; and expand and enhance the academic offerings, program quality, and institutional stability of colleges and universities that are educating the majority of Hispanic college students and helping large numbers of Hispanic students and other low-income individuals complete postsecondary degrees.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Margarita Melendez <br/>U.S. Department of Education <br/>400 Maryland Avenue SW <br/>Washington, DC 20202-4260 <br/>Telephone: (202) 987-0408 <br/>Email: hsi@ed.gov

Key Dates

Posted June 3, 2025
Close Date July 3, 2025
Archive Date August 2, 2025
Last Updated July 2, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Applications for New Awards; Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program", offered by Department of Education. It is associated with CFDA program 84.031. Purpose of Program: The DHSI Program provides grants to eligible institutions of higher education (IHEs) to expand educational opportunities for, and improve the academic attainment of, Hispanic stude...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 3, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $600,000. Total estimated funding: $66,944,786. Expected number of awards: 116.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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