Dispelling Common Misconceptions about Federal Grants

There are several common misconceptions about federal grants. Some of the most common include: grants equate to free money; only elite schools are competitive; and the federal grant landscape for higher education is limited and daunting. There are resources out there to help simplify this process. In this month’s blog, our goal is to debunk some of these common misconceptions and set the record straight.
July 31, 2024

The Landscape of Federal Funding for Cybersecurity Programs Webinar Recording

As the federal government prepares to combat increasing cybersecurity risks and threats, Institutions of Higher Education are key in developing the next generation of cyber professionals. Watch this webinar to learn what grants are available to fund cybersecurity scholarships, research, summer camps and more.
June 3, 2024

Navigating the FY24 Federal Budget: What Colleges Need to Know

President Biden signed into law two funding packages in March 2024. The first being H.R. 4366, a $459 billion legislative package partially funding the Federal government for the remainder of fiscal year 2024 (FY24) which ends on September 30, 2024.
May 3, 2024

Enhancing Education: Understanding Department of Education Student Support Grants

Colleges and Universities should consider applying for federal grants to increase recruitment, retention, and graduation rates on campus.
March 25, 2024

Building a Culture of Grant Seeking on Campus

In today’s competitive landscape of higher education funding, securing federal grants has become increasingly vital for institutions to thrive and innovate. Grants not only provide much-needed financial support to aid the institution’s bottom line but also provide dollars for student scholarships...
February 21, 2024

FY25 Congressionally Directed Spending Application Process for IHEs

Earmarks, also known as congressionally directed spending or community project funding, allow members of Congress to direct an amount of money, through the federal discretionary budget process, towards a specific entity within their congressional district or state.
October 20, 2023