Project Grant P116J251337
- This federal Project Grant award of $1,000,000.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program. The award to Delta State University supports the development of the Agricultural Aircraft Operations Career Pathways program, which will create specialized flight training simulators for agricultural and firefighting aircraft operations. A $31,081.20 sub-award was provided to...
- The Department of Education awarded William Rainey Harper College $500,000 under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) program to develop an aviation maintenance program. The three-year project grant will support curriculum design and instructional materials procurement to establish new postsecondary educational opportunities in aviation maintenance from June 2023 through May 2026. As a community college, Harper will leverage FIPSE funding to directly expand access to...
- This federal Project Grant award of $500,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116 - Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education) will enable Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) to acquire updated aviation technology for student use and provide scholarships to low-income students with demonstrated financial need. The award period runs from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027. The FIPSE program supports a wide range of initiatives to...
- Federal Grant Award Summary LaGuardia Community College, through the Research Foundation of The City University of New York, received a $1,998,451 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE, CFDA 84.116) program. Awarded January 1, 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2029, this grant supports the LaGuardia Community College Workforce Success Engine for Pell-Eligible Pathways...
- The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded a $150,000 Project Grant under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) program to Eastern WV Community-Technical College in Moorefield, West Virginia. The grant will support the college's planning to establish an aviation maintenance technician training program to address regional aviation workforce needs in the Potomac Highlands region. The project period runs from September 1, 2024, to August...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Truckee Meadows Community College received a $1.76 million Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE, CFDA 84.116) program, awarded January 1, 2026 with completion scheduled for December 31, 2029. The award supports the development and implementation of an Industrial Operations Skills Certificate Program designed to enhance postsecondary educational...
- Federal Grant Award Summary St. Philip's College, operating under the Alamo Community College District in San Antonio, Texas, received a $475,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) awarded on August 1, 2025, with completion scheduled for July 31, 2028. The funding supports the development of a comprehensive Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway in Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), addressing the Federal Aviation Administration's...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Cochise College (Cochise County Community College District) received a $1.88M Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE, CFDA 84.116) program, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029. The project, titled "AI-Powered Success: Integrating AI Literacy and Ethical Digital Citizenship," supports institutional reforms and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Desert Research Institute (DRI), operating under the Nevada System of Higher Education, received a $2.71 million Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE, CFDA 84.116) on January 1, 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2029. The project, titled "Advancing AI and Computer Science Education for K-12 Preservice and Inservice...
- The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded a $284,000 Project Grant under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) to Delta College for a Semiconductor Training program. The award period runs from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027. This grant supports Delta College, a state-controlled institution of higher learning, in developing and implementing an innovative educational program focused on semiconductor technology. The program...
College of DuPage has received a $4.0 million Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE, CFDA 84.116) effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029. The award funds the development and delivery of employer-aligned, short-term aviation and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) certificate programs designed to rapidly prepare students for high-skill aviation positions. The initiative leverages new faculty hires, simulation technology, and drone equipment to create credentials that align with current industry workforce demands. This FIPSE-funded project represents an institutional reform initiative focused on expanding postsecondary educational opportunities and improving instruction quality in specialized workforce development. The certificates will be delivered at College of DuPage's Glen Ellyn, Illinois campus and contribute to the community college's mission of supporting labor market-relevant training and student success in high-demand technical fields. The funding supports both the programmatic infrastructure and equipment necessary to deliver contemporary aviation and UAS instruction to students preparing for employment in these sectors.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $4.0m | 12/31/25 |