Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Claflin University received a Project Grant award of $835,576.00 from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Higher Education Institutional Aid program (CFDA 84.031), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. As one of the nation's oldest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Claflin University is utilizing these funds to strengthen its institutional management, fiscal operations, and academic capacity in accordance with Title III Part B of the Higher Education Act. The award supports the university's efforts to enhance educational quality and institutional effectiveness while serving its diverse student population, of which over 90% are African American and 39% are first-generation college students.

While the specific activities funded under this award are not detailed in the provided materials, the Higher Education Institutional Aid program typically supports eligible minority-serving institutions through funding for curriculum development, faculty training, endowment building, student support services, and strategic institutional planning. Given Claflin University's demonstrated track record of research and educational initiatives across STEM disciplines and community development, the award aligns with the program's broader objective of expanding educational opportunities and strengthening the academic and operational capabilities of historically underrepresented institutions.