DHSI 2023 Grant Competition FAQs.pdf

Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program (DHSI), Title V, Part A

FY 2023 Grant Competition Highlights

• Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) published April 14, 2023.

• Deadline: June 13, 2023, 11:59:59pm EST.

• 1 Individual Development Grant may be awarded to eligible Institutions of Higher Education.

• Estimated available funds: approx. $38 million.

• Estimated number of awards: 65

• Maximum award: $600,000 per year.

• Performance period: 5 years.

• Applicants respond to 8 Selection Criteria required by statute

• 1 Invitational Priority and 2 Competitive Preference Priorities (All are optional.)

• NIA, application, other pertinent information found on Grants.gov (Search CFDA: 84.031)

Invitational Priority (0 Points): Projects to address the Impact of COVID-19 on Students, Educators, and Faculty through one or more of the following priority areas:

(a) Providing resources and supports to meet the basic, fundamental, health and safety needs of students and educators.

(b) Addressing educator, faculty, and staff well-being.

(c) Using evidence-based instructional approaches or supports to assist with reengaging students.

Competitive Preference Priority 1 (Up to 5 Points): Meeting Student Social, Emotional, and Academic Needs. Projects to improve students' social, emotional, academic, and career development by creating a positive, inclusive, and identity-safe climate through one or more of the following activities:

(a) Fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion

(b) Implementing evidence-based practices for advancing student success

(c) Providing evidence-based professional development opportunities

Competitive Preference Priority 2 (Up to 5 Points): Projects to increase Postsecondary Education Access, Affordability, Completion, and Post-Enrollment Success by addressing one or more of the following priority areas:

(a) Increasing access and reducing the cost of college by creating clearer pathways for students between institutions and making transfer of course credits more seamless and transparent.

(b) Increasing the number of students who enroll in and complete postsecondary education programs,

(c) Establishing a system of high-quality data collection and analysis

(d) Supporting the development and implementation of student success programs that integrate multiple evidence-based services or initiatives