Hartnell community college district's basic needs for postsecondary students expansion project

This federal Project Grant award of $900,000 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 grant funds the Hartnell Community College District's "Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Expansion Project" from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027. The project aims to enhance postsecondary instruction, quality, and expand educational opportunities, with a focus on supporting underserved and low-income student populations at Hartnell Community College in Salinas, California. The grant supports institutional reforms and innovative strategies to address basic student needs and improve student success. Hartnell Community College District is a public educational institution recognized as a Minority Institution and Hispanic-Serving Institution, and has a track record of securing federal grants across various educational initiatives.