Living hope through grace- growth through respectful and civil exchange

The Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Hope College $1,433,022 on January 1, 2026, under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Project Grant program (CFDA 84.116). The project, titled "Living Hope Through Grace—Growth Through Respectful and Civil Exchange," runs through December 31, 2029, and is based in Holland, Michigan.

FIPSE supports institutional reforms and innovative strategies designed to improve postsecondary instruction, quality, and access. The source does not specify the particular products, services, or activities Hope College will deliver through this funding.

Hope College is a private, nonprofit liberal arts institution that has maintained an active portfolio of federal research and educational grants totaling over $3.8 million from the National Science Foundation across disciplines including materials science, biology, environmental science, and physics. The college emphasizes undergraduate research engagement and community outreach.