Project Grant P407A250083

Federal Project Grant Summary

Regis University received a $436,760 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education (TPSID) program (CFDA 84.407) awarded on October 1, 2025. The award supports the implementation of "Thriving College Students, Expanding Possibilities: The Global Inclusive Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities," a model demonstration program based in Denver, Colorado. This initiative is designed to create or expand high-quality, inclusive postsecondary educational programming that promotes successful transitions for students with intellectual disabilities through academic enrichment, career skills development, and person-centered planning.

The program delivers comprehensive services that integrate students with intellectual disabilities into the higher education environment at Regis University through the completion date of September 30, 2026. As a Catholic, non-profit institution recognized as both a Minority Institution and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Regis University leverages its educational expertise to develop meaningful credentials, foster sustainable inclusive postsecondary education models, and enhance opportunities for independent living and employment outcomes for program participants. The award reflects the Department of Education's commitment to funding model programs that serve underserved populations and expand access to higher education for students with intellectual disabilities.