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Program at a Glance
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Source: Guide to U.S. Department of Education Programs
What's New
A grant competition will not be held in FY 2009. Please read the notice of intent to fund down the FY 2008 grant slate.
The FY 2009 Request for Designation as an Eligible Institution for Title III and Title V Programs, and Request for a Waiver of the Non-Federal Cost Share Requirement is available. Deadline dates: February 20, 2009 and April 6, 2009.

Program Office: Institutional Development and Undergraduate Education Service

CFDA Number: 84.031A
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants, Cooperative Agreements
Also Known As: Title III, Part A


Program Description

The program helps eligible IHEs to become self-sufficient and expand their capacity to serve low-income students by providing funds to improve and strengthen the academic quality, institutional management, and fiscal stability of eligible institutions.


Types of Projects

Funds may be used for planning, faculty development, and establishing endowment funds. Administrative management, and the development and improvement of academic programs also are supported. Other projects include joint use of instructional facilities, construction and maintenance, and student services.


 
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