Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program

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Office of Postsecondary Education

Description

The purpose of the FIPSE-Basic Needs Program is to advance systemic and sustainable solutions to student basic needs insecurity through support programs that address the basic needs of students and to report on practices that improve outcomes for students.

Who can apply

  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Others

Contact

Robin Dabney<br/>BasicNeedsforPostsecondaryStudentsProgram@ed.gov
BasicNeedsforPostsecondaryStudentsProgram@ed.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedMay 21, 2026
  • ClosesJun 23, 2026
  • Award floor$1,000,000
  • Award ceiling$5,000,000
  • Program funding$10,000,000
  • Expected awards10
  • CFDA84.116
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