Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program -- Title V

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Program Office: Institutional Development and Undergraduate Education Service

CFDA Number: 84.031S
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants
Also Known As: HSI Program


Program Description

This program helps eligible institutions of higher education (IHEs) enhance and expand their capacity to serve Hispanic and low-income students by providing funds to improve and strengthen the academic quality, institutional stability, management, and fiscal capabilities of eligible institutions.


Types of Projects

Funds may be used for activities such as: faculty development; funds and administrative management; development and improvement of academic programs; endowment funds; curriculum development; scientific or laboratory equipment for teaching; renovation of instructional facilities; joint use of facilities; academic tutoring; counseling programs; and student support services. Five-year individual development grants, five-year cooperative arrangement development grants, and one-year planning grants may be awarded.


Additional Information

Grants are awarded to Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to assist eligible Hispanic-serving institutions of higher education to expand their capacity to serve Hispanic and low-income students. Five-year development grants and one-year planning grants may be awarded.

NOTE:  The Title V Program is NOT a scholarship or fellowship program for individuals or for research. The program is designed to support institutions of higher education that are HSIs.


 
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Last Modified: 01/21/2009