This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) program provides $642,000.00 to Rhode Island College to develop a software solution to administer and support all aspects of the college's professional studies and continuing education non-standard academic and workforce development programs. The award period runs from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027. The goal of this project is to enhance the college's ability to...
The Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education awarded a $226,000 Project Grant under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program to Rhode Island College. The three-year grant, effective June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2026, will support the college's efforts to lead as a Hispanic Serving Institution in Rhode Island. Funding will enable Rhode Island College to deliver a diverse array of educational services and research projects, including: Centers...
The Rhode Island College was awarded a $330,824 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) to provide equipment enhancements for the Sherlock Center on Disabilities and STEAM programs. The grant, which runs from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027, will support initiatives to improve the quality, accessibility, and effectiveness of postsecondary education, with a focus on serving underrepresented and high-need...
The Rhode Island College was awarded a two-year, $500,000 project grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) federal grant program. The grant will support the college's Professional and Continuing Studies Innovation and Leadership Program (ILP) from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2024. As described in the FIPSE program, the funding will assist the college in implementing institutional...
This federal Project Grant award of $814,000.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) program to the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) on September 1, 2024. The grant will support CCRI's "CCRI COMMUNITY FIRST - EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE PROGRAMS" initiative over a 3-year period ending on August 31, 2027. The funding will enable CCRI, as a public comprehensive community college, to enhance educational...
Rhode Island College received a $377,305 project grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Education Stabilization Fund federal grant program. The grant period runs from July 13, 2022 through July 12, 2023. Funding will support supplemental services and activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the place of performance is listed as North Providence, Rhode Island, it can be inferred the...
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) received a $1,060,000 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 September 30, 2022 and set to conclude on September 30, 2025, will support information technology improvements at CCRI including the purchase of equipment. FIPSE aims to provide assistance supporting institutional reforms and...
The University of Rhode Island received a $1,000,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) to support the high-performance computing (HPC) upgrade at the university. The 3-year grant, awarded on June 1, 2023, will enable the university to enhance its HPC capabilities, which are critical for advancing research and education in fields such as engineering, oceanography, and climate science. The project aims to...
The Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner (RIOPC) was awarded a $350,000 Project Grant from the Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program. This 3-year grant, effective June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2026, will support the "RI Reconnect to Finish" program, which aims to re-engage individuals with some college and no degree to help them complete their postsecondary education. As a...
This federal Project Grant award of $900,000.00 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, titled "SCAFFOLDING STUDENT SUCCESS AT RHODE ISLAND'S HISPANIC SERVING INSTITUTIONS", will be used by the non-profit educational institution College Unbound located in Providence, Rhode Island to implement innovative educational strategies and support...