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Ryplle ID RYP-0034Last verified Aug 14, 2026Higher Education Challenge Grants Program
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
- Funding range
- $150K – $750K
- Application window
- Opens: Not listed
- Closes: October 15, 2026
- Applications Status:Open
- Location
- National
About this grant
The purpose of HEC, under assistance listing 10.217, is to strengthen institutional capacities, including curriculum, faculty, scientific instrumentation, and student recruitment and retention. The HEC program is focused on developing and improving formal master’s or doctorate degree-level food and agricultural sciences education and first professional degree-level education in veterinary medicine, such as a doctorate in veterinary medicine (DVM).
Eligibility requirements
Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).
- Nonprofit
Contact information
- Angela Tatum Policy Specialist
- grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
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