Minority Educational Institution Assistance
Inactive
- Assistance listing
- 81.094
- Agency
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Department of Energy
- Grant awards
- 13 $1,635,379 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance types
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Project Grant
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Energy administers the Minority Educational Institution Assistance program (CFDA 81.094), which last awarded a grant in October 2013. This program is dormant. The portfolio shows 13 total awards spanning from 2006 to 2013, with activity clustering in 2010–2011 (3 and 4 awards respectively) before tapering to 1 award in 2012 and 2 in 2013. No grant opportunities have been posted recently.
The program funds scholarships, pre-college outreach, workforce development, and institutional capacity-building at minority-serving institutions. Recent awards supported the NACME Scholars Program ($100 thousand), the American Indian Research and Education Initiative ($572 thousand), the NUESTRO FUTURO scholarship program ($120 thousand), and bridge programs in engineering and technology at historically Black colleges and universities. The program also funded technical assistance workshops for sponsored research administrators and coordinating committee meetings.
Funding is concentrated entirely within the Department of Energy, which obligated $1.6 million across 13 awards. The assistance type mix tilts toward Cooperative Agreements (62 percent, 8 awards) with Project Grants comprising the remainder (38 percent, 5 awards). Typical award magnitudes ranged from $39,980 to $572 thousand, with a median around $100 thousand. The portfolio shows several small closeout modifications with nominal or negative dollar adjustments reflecting final reconciliations.
The program's inactivity for over a decade, combined with the absence of recent solicitations or funding signals, indicates this line is not currently pursuing new applications. Prospective applicants should verify current program status with the Department of Energy before investing business development effort.
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 13 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Indian Higher Education Consortium | $572,000 | 35% |
| 2 | Fisk University | $350,000 | 21% |
| 3 | Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundation Inc. | $120,000 | 7% |
| 4 | Claflin University | $114,980 | 7% |
| 5 | National Action Council For Minorities In Engineering, Inc. | $100,000 | 6% |
| 6 | The University Of Texas RIO Grande Valley | $96,833 | 6% |
| 7 | Alabama A & M University | $88,557 | 5% |
| 8 | New Mexico Mesa, Inc. | $50,000 | 3% |
| 9 | Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $959 | <1% |
9 of 10 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2017 | -$275 |
| FY2016 | $73,372 |
| FY2015 | $387,293 |
| FY2014 | $492,000 |
| FY2013 | $372,832 |
| FY2012 | $170,000 |
| FY2011 | $248,000 |
| FY2010 | $413,000 |
| FY2009 | $115,000 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 81.094?
Assistance Listing 81.094 is Minority Educational Institution Assistance, a federal grant program run by Department of Energy. It is inactive.
What is the CFDA number for Minority Educational Institution Assistance?
Its CFDA number is 81.094: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 81.094 awarded?
13 grant awards under 81.094 have obligated $1,635,379 in federal funds to 10 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 81.094?
The recipients obligated the most under Minority Educational Institution Assistance are American Indian Higher Education Consortium ($572,000), Fisk University ($350,000) and Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundation Inc. ($120,000).
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