<p>The Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Virginia State University a $2,200,000 Project Grant through the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program. The grant is for the Virginia State University Broadband Infrastructure and Digital Inclusion Project, which aims to improve postsecondary instruction, quality, and expand opportunities. The project will be implemented from June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2026.</p>
The Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education awarded a $230,000 Project Grant to the University of Virginia (UVA) under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program. The grant, titled "Growing Educational Opportunity for Underrepresented Students to Increase Virginia's Cloud Industry Talent," supports UVA's efforts to improve postsecondary instruction and expand educational opportunities for underrepresented students in Virginia's cloud...
The Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education awarded a $1,073,550 Project Grant to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program. The 3-year grant, awarded on June 1, 2023, will support the "Richmond Talent Pathway" project to improve postsecondary education opportunities in Richmond, VA. The grant funding will enable VCU to implement innovative strategies and reforms to enhance postsecondary...
The Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded a $133,884 Project Grant to Virginia Union University under the Overseas Programs - Group Projects Abroad program (CFDA 84.021). The project will explore hip-hop as a philosophical, political, and economic force in Senegal, and examine how young Africans use hip-hop to question traditional representations of Africa. The award has a start date of July 7, 2023 and a completion date of December 9, 2024. Virginia Union...
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education has awarded a $2,000,000 Project Grant under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech). The award, effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027, will support the university's "CHIPS TRUST AND ASSUREDNESS EQUIPMENT" initiative. This project aims to enhance the quality, accessibility, and effectiveness of...
This $1,500,000 Project Grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program, will provide equipment for skilled trades training programs as part of the Virginia Infrastructure Academy. The award was granted to the Virginia Foundation For Community College Education, a U.S. state government entity and foundation, to support workforce development initiatives across Virginia's community college system. This grant, spanning...
The Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Hampton University a $950,164 Project Grant under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education program. The grant will support the IT Modernization and Technology Certification Pilot Program from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025. Under this award, Hampton University will deliver an IT modernization and technology certification pilot program. The university will modernize its technology systems and provide...
Virginia Union University was awarded a $2,987,765 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program to enhance broadband connectivity. The University will improve its campus area network, provide subsidized broadband access and loaned equipment to prioritized students and community partners, and offer digital skills training. This will expand wireless coverage on campus for students, faculty...
The Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded a $500,000 Project Grant under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. The purpose of this 3-year grant, with a start date of September 1, 2024 and completion date of August 31, 2027, is to support the State Council's "Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Program." This initiative aims to enhance access and equity in...
This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education, under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program, provides $899,000.00 to the Virginia Foundation For Community College Education to support college and career success for foster youth through work-based learning opportunities and coaching support. The three-year project, starting on June 1, 2023 and ending on May 31, 2026, aims to improve postsecondary...