Higher Education Challenge Grants Program

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Published: Aug 5, 2026

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the agriculture and food security and education and training sectors, with a focus on Veterinary, Higher Education, Curriculum and Scholarships. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 150,000 – USD 750,000. Proposals must be submitted before October 15, 2026.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the agriculture and food security sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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). Agency: Angela Tatum Policy Specialist CFDA: 10.217 Eligible Applicants: Eligibility Requirements Land-grant Institutions and other colleges and universities having a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food and agricultural sciences and confer a graduate degree in at least one discipline or area of food and agricultural sciences are eligible to apply. Institutions offering degrees should be accredited by an agency or association recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. Research foundations maintained by an eligible college or university are eligible. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply, provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Individuals are not eligible to apply for these grants to support their own graduate education. Applicant Types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Cost Sharing: No More Info: Higher Education Challenge Grants Program — https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/higher-education-challenge-grants-program Contact: Angela Tatum Policy Specialist Email: grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on August 5, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About National Institute of Food and Agriculture

National Institute of Food and Agriculture has issued 28 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Agriculture & Food Security, Research & Innovation, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: August 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Grants.gov to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 15, 2026. You have 69 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by National Institute of Food and Agriculture in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $150,000 - $750,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.