Historically Black Colleges and Universities Research, Development and Innovation 2026

This Department of Education opportunity supports research, development, and innovation capacity at eligible Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

U.S. Department of Education lists this opportunity for Eligible HBCUs, Education & Learning, United States. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

Eligible applicants are HBCUs and related eligible entities as defined in the official listing.

Applicants should confirm eligibility, application materials, performance requirements, and allowable costs in the official Grants.gov listing.

Higher education research capacity, development, innovation, institutional strengthening, and related activities.

Projects should respond to the priorities and requirements in the FY 2026 notice.

Grant funding is available through the official FY 2026 HBCU RDI competition; award amounts should be confirmed in the Grants.gov listing.

Application deadline: Application deadline: Jun 23, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Submit through the official Grants.gov/Simpler Grants listing by 23 June 2026.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.