Project Grant P031E250051
- This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) provides $2,346,000.00 to Delaware State University to furnish the university's aviation program hangar facility. The award has a project period from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027. As a historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, Delaware State University is a key recipient of federal grants and contracts to support scientific research,...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Delaware State University received a $600,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants program (CFDA 10.216), effective February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2029. In collaboration with Tuskegee University, the award supports the development of a well-trained agricultural workforce by expanding graduate students' knowledge and experience through...
- The Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Delaware State University a $300,000 Project Grant under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) program. The three-year award running from September 2022 to September 2025 will support institutional reforms and innovative strategies to improve postsecondary instruction and expand opportunities at the university located in Leipsic, DE. As outlined in the program description, the FIPSE grant funds will...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Delaware State University received a $749,999 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants program (CFDA 10.216), effective February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2029. The award supports workforce development initiatives designed to train the next-generation agricultural and food security workforce through science-driven approaches and advanced...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Delaware State University received a $393,501 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Human Resource Development under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2028. This Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) Targeted Infusion Project supports the development and implementation of workforce training and curriculum development initiatives designed to...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Delaware State University received a $500,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program (CFDA 10.216), awarded January 1, 2026, with completion targeted for December 31, 2028. The project conducts scientific analyses of African medicinal plant extracts to evaluate their potential benefits and efficacy against colorectal cancer cells, representing...
- Delaware State University received a Formula Grant award of $1,726,052 from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Payments to 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Tuskegee University program (CFDA 10.205), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The award supports continuing agricultural research and teaching initiatives addressing the priorities of Delaware's growers and communities, with particular emphasis on serving beginning farmers and limited-resource...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Norfolk State University received a $1,298,774 Project Grant from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Higher Education Institutional Aid program (CFDA 84.031) for the performance period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. As a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), Norfolk State University is eligible to receive funding under the Strengthening HBCUs component of this program, which allocates grants through...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Elizabeth City State University received a $977,570 Project Grant award dated October 1, 2025, through the Office of Postsecondary Education under the Higher Education Institutional Aid program (CFDA 84.031). The award supports activities through September 30, 2026, and is designed to strengthen the institution's management, fiscal operations, and academic quality. As a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), ECSU will utilize these funds to support...
- Delaware State University received a $505,263.16 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program (CFDA 10.524) for a four-year period beginning September 15, 2025. The grant funds a comprehensive STEM learning initiative designed to expand career pathways in food and agricultural sciences for undergraduate students. The program delivers academic training, hands-on...
Delaware State University received a $1,018,205 project grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Higher Education Institutional Aid program (CFDA 84.031). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, supports the university's participation in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Programs—Title III, HBCU Part F—Future Act Grant initiative. As an HBCU and 1890 land-grant institution, Delaware State University utilized this funding to strengthen its institutional management, fiscal operations, and academic capacity through targeted development activities aligned with the program's statutory formula allocation methodology. The grant supports Delaware State University's efforts to enhance educational opportunities and institutional capabilities for the student population it serves. Activities funded under this award typically include curriculum development, faculty training, endowment building, and student support services designed to improve academic quality and operational effectiveness. The work performed under this grant was executed at the university's location in Leipsic, Delaware, consistent with the institution's mission to integrate teaching excellence with research innovation while serving underrepresented populations in higher education.Federal Project Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.0m | 9/26/25 |