The Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education awarded a $399,952 Project Grant through the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program to the University of North Georgia. The grant funds a Teacher Candidate Residency Program from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026 that aims to improve postsecondary instruction quality and expand postsecondary opportunities. As the prime grantee, the University of North Georgia, a U.S. state government entity and...
This $958,187 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) supports a 3-year program at Franklin Pierce University to provide rural healthcare simulation training for physician assistant students. The program will deliver hands-on clinical simulation experiences to prepare these students for careers serving rural and underserved communities. This grant furthers the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary...
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded a $1,691,301 Project Grant under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program to MN State Community & Technical College in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The award, effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027, will support the development and implementation of advanced simulation-based healthcare education and training programs. This grant builds on the college's extensive...
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded a $800,000 Project Grant through the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) program (CFDA 84.116) to Oakton Community College in Des Plaines, Illinois. The grant will support educational and experiential learning programs for students entering the medical field, including the purchase of necessary equipment. This award aims to enhance the quality, accessibility, and effectiveness of postsecondary...
This Project Grant award from the Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education, under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program, provides $350,000.00 to Reinhardt University located in Waleska, Georgia. The funding will support efforts to "Close the Gap on Nursing and Health Care in North Georgia" by training and graduating more practice-ready registered nurses who will benefit from new equipment at the Cauble School of Nursing. The...
The Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education awarded a $1,000,000.00 Project Grant to Miracosta Community College District under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program. The award will fund activities to improve postsecondary instruction, quality, and expand postsecondary opportunities from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026. As a Hispanic Serving Institution and state-controlled institution of higher learning, Miracosta Community College...
The College of Southern Maryland received a $550,000 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) program. The three-year award, issued on October 1, 2022, will support the purchase of equipment for health sciences through October 1, 2025. FIPSE aims to support institutional reforms and innovative strategies to improve postsecondary instruction and expand access to postsecondary...
This federal Project Grant award for $1,049,000.00 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 grant will support Marian University, Inc. in acquiring allied health and STEM education equipment to enhance the university's academic program delivery from September 2024 to August 2027. This funding aims to improve postsecondary education quality, accessibility, and...
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded a $2,091,400 Project Grant under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program to the Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The grant will support the Southern University Law Center's Shreveport Expansion Project, which aims to enhance postsecondary education quality, accessibility, and effectiveness. The project will run from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027. As a...
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded a $4,990,476 Project Grant under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program to Sam Houston State University (SHSU) to develop an innovative Master's program in Applied Biomedical Sciences. The award, effective from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2028, will support SHSU's efforts to enhance healthcare research capacity and expand postsecondary opportunities, particularly for...