The ANNH Program, Part A has announced a competition for new awards for FY 2025. The competition opened on July 14, 2025, and the deadline to apply is August 13, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. (EDT). All grant materials are available at Grants.gov under the following Grants Opportunity Numbers:
- Alaska Native-Serving Institutions: ED-GRANTS-071425-001 (ALN: 84.031N)
- Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions: ED-GRANTS-071425-002 (ALN: 84.031W)
Click here to view the Federal Register Notice
Technical Assistance Webinar: We plan to hold the Pre-Application Technical Assistance Webinar on Wednesday, July 23rd at 3 p.m. (EDT).
Microsoft Teams Log-in Information:
Meeting ID: 260 664 605 522
Passcode: 5qp2Cj3x
Dial in by phone:
Phone conference ID: 832 356 546#
Program Office: Institutional Service
CFDA Numbers:
Part A
84.031N: Alaska Native-Serving Institutions
84.031W: Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions
Part F
84.031R: Alaska Native-Serving Institutions
84.031V: Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants, Cooperative Agreements
This program provides grants and related to assistance to eligible Alaska Native-serving institutions and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions of higher education to enable such institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.
Examples of authorized activities include:
- Purchase, rental, or lease of scientific or laboratory equipment for educational purposes, including instructional and research purposes;
- Renovation and improvement in classroom, library, laboratory, and other instructional facilities;
- Support of faculty exchanges, faculty development, and faculty fellowships to assist in attaining advanced degrees in the field of instruction of the faculty;
- Curriculum development and academic instruction;
- Purchase of library books, periodicals, and other educational materials;
- Funds and administrative management, and acquisition of equipment for use in strengthening funds management;
- Joint use of facilities, such as laboratories and libraries; and
- Education or counseling services designed to improve the financial literacy and economic literacy of students or the students' families.
Who May Apply: (by category) Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)
Who May Apply: (specifically)
- An Alaska Native-serving institution may receive a grant under section 317 of the Higher Education Act (HEA) if, at the time of application, it has an enrollment of undergraduate students that is at least 20 percent Alaska Native students.
- A Native Hawaiian-serving institution may receive a grant authorized under section 317 of the HEA if, at the time of application, it has an enrollment of undergraduate students that is at least 10 percent Native Hawaiian students.
NOTE: Applicants must first apply for and receive designation as an eligible institution. Refer to the Tips and Assistance section on the Eligibility page to find more information, the latest webinar schedule, and/or presentations regarding eligibility.
Services provided by the program:
The programs assist eligible institutions of higher education to become self-sufficient by providing funds to improve and strengthen their academic quality, and institutional, management, and fiscal stability.
List of Eligible Institutions for Title III and Title V Programs
Application Information
There are two application processes for this program -- one for eligibility and one for grant funding.
Application for Eligibility
You must be designated an eligible institution before applying for funding under this program. The latest application to request designation as an eligible institution and to request a waiver of the non-federal cost share requirement is available. Please note the closing date(s) and refer to the Federal Register Notice.
Information for Grant Funding
Timeline
Current competitions:
Federal Register Notices
- Part A (84.031N: Alaska Native and 84.031W: Native Hawaiian)
FY 2024 Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards dated February 27, 2024 | PDF
Current Application
- Part A: 84.031N and 84.031W: PDF (870K)
Tips and Assistance
FY 2024 Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program, Part A Competition Pre-Application Technical Assistance Webinar PDF (1.1M)
Application Contacts
Robyn Wood, (202) 987-1577
U.S. Department of Education
OPE, Higher Education Programs
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
Fax: (202) 205-0063
Institutional Service Home | Discretionary Grant Applications
FY 2024
FY 2024
Appropriations:
Part A – 84.031 N&W: $24,555,000
Part F – 84.031 R&V: $14,145,000
FY 2023
Appropriations:
Part A — 84.031 N&W: $24,433,000
Part F — 84.031 R&V: $14,145,000
FY 2022
Appropriations:
Part A — 84.031N&W: $21,371,000
Part F — 84.031 R&V: $14,145,000
FY 2021
Appropriations:
Part A — 84.031N&W: $19,044,000
Part F — 84.031R&V: $14,115,000
FY 2020
Appropriations:
Part A — 84.031 N&W: $18,320,000
Part F — 84.031 R&V: $14,115,000
FY 2019
Appropriations:
Part A — 84.031 N&W: $15,930,000
Part F — 84.031 R&V: $14,070,000
FY 2018
Appropriations:
Part A — 84.031 N&W: $15,772,000
Part F — 84.031 R&V: $14,010,000
FY 2017
Appropriations:
Part A — 84.031 N&W: $13,802,000
Part F — 84.031 R&V: $13,965,000
FY 2016
Appropriations:
Part A - 84.031 N&W: $13,802,000
Part F - 84.031 R&V: $13,980,000
FY 2015
Appropriations:
Part A - 84.031 N&W: $12,833,000
Part F - 84.031 R&V: $13,905,000
FY 2014
Appropriation: $12,600,000
FY 2013
Total award for ANNH NCCs: $10,787,736
Total award for Alaska Native grants: $3,576,478
Total award for Native Hawaiian grants: $7,211,258
FY 2012
Total award for ANNH NCCs: $12,351,569
Total award for Alaska Native grants: $5,602,947
Total award for Native Hawaiian grants: $6,748,622
FY 2011
The Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, P.L. 112-10, was passed by Congress on April 15, 2011. It provides funding for the Department of Education for the remainder of Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2011. The FY 2011 appropriation for the ANNH program is $13,412,122, a reduction of $1,671,878 from the FY 2010 level. The Department anticipates no reduction in continuation awards. We do not plan to conduct a competition for new awards for this program using discretionary funding in FY 2011. Mandatory funding of $15 million, appropriated by the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), will support continuation awards in the mandatory ANNH program in FY 2011.
FY 2010
Discretionary Funding:
Number of New Development Awards : 13
Average New Development Award: $605,000
Total New Development Award Funding: $7,861,000
Number of New Cooperative Arrangement Awards: 3
Average New Cooperative Arrangement Award: $734,000
Total New Cooperative Arrangement Award Funding: $2,203,000
Number of Continuation Development Awards: 9
Average Continuation Development Award: $431,000
Total Continuation Development Award Funding: $3,883,000
Number of Continuation Cooperative Arrangement Awards: 0
Average Continuation Cooperative Arrangement Award: 0
Total Continuation Cooperative Arrangement Award Funding: 0
Supplemental Awards: $616,000
Returned to Treasury: $493,000
Peer Review of New Award Applications: $28,000
Mandatory Funding:
Number of New Renovation Awards: 11
Average New Renovation Award: $1,245 ,000
Total New Renovation Award Funding: $13,699,000
Number of Continuation Renovation Awards: 0
Average Continuation Renovation Award: 0
Total Continuation Renovation Award Funding: 0
Peer Review of New Award Applications: $28,000
Total Award Funding: $30,084,000
Discretionary (Section 317): $15,084,000
Mandatory (Section 371): $15,000,000
Total Number of Awards (Discretionary and Mandatory): 36
Legislation
- Title III, Part A, Sec. 317 of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1059d)
- Title III, Part F, Sec. 371 of the Higher Education Act, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1067q)
Regulations
- Title 34 Part 607
- e-CFR -- Part 200—Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, And Audit Requirements For Federal Awards
- Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 82, 84, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99
| Annual Report | Final Report |
|
Annual Performance Report
Grantees are required to submit an Annual Performance Report (APR) annually; the collection number is OMB 1840-0766. The APR is available to grantees on October 1 of each calendar year, and closes 90 days thereafter. To review the reporting requirement for Title III and Title V Programs request access to an interactive training site under the training tab located on the Information Management Performance System Portal. Once there you may select the requirements for each Title III and Title V program based on the institutional type (two-year or four-year). This site is also available to grantees for training purposes and includes an APR user's manual.
To gain access to the APR, project directors need the institution's Unit ID, PR Award ID, and a unique password provided by the Institutional Service. Passwords are e-mailed to all grantee project directors designated on the grant award notification document 30 days before the collection period begins. Project directors of Title III and Title V grants are responsible for completing and managing the content of their respective annual report. During the data collection, assistance is available via a Help Desk to answer questions related to system operations, error messages, technical problems, report content, and program policy.
Note: If you are a project director and have responsibility for completing the annual report for your institution, please be sure you are designated on the official grant award notification and your e-mail and telephone number are listed correctly in the GAPS database.
Final Performance Report
The online system will generate a final report from grantees' individual annual reports for each grant ending September 30 of the collection period. The online system generates the final performance so that reported data is consistent throughout the life cycle of grants and eliminates each grantee's burden of having to compile a final report.
Related Sites
Other Resources
Key Staff
Division Director:
James Laws
E-mail: james.laws@ed.gov
Telephone: (202) 453-7348
Lead Program Officer:
Robyn M. Wood
E-mail: robyn.wood@ed.gov
Telephone: (202)-987-1577
Mailing Address:
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Postsecondary Education
Higher Education Programs
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program
400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Room 2B203
Washington, DC 20202
Frequently Asked Questions
 | Select a link below to jump to the relevant page section. |
- What is the purpose of the Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program (ANNH)?
- Who may apply for ANNH grants?
- What kinds of activities can be supported with grant funds?
- How often are competitions generally held?
- What is the duration of the average grant?
- What is the average annual grant amount?
- Is there a cost matching requirement?
- What are the reporting requirements for grantees?
- What are the requirements for auditing funded projects?
- What are a few concrete examples of allowable activities?
1. What is the purpose of the Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program (ANNH)?
The ANNH program helps eligible institutions of higher education increase their self-sufficiency and expand their capacity to serve low-income students by providing funds to improve and strengthen the academic quality, institutional management, and fiscal stability of eligible applicants.
TOP
2. Who may apply for ANNH grants?
Institutions of higher education (IHEs) that meet certain eligibility requirements may apply. For additional information about eligibility for ANNH, please see the Eligibility page on this Web site.
TOP
3. What kinds of activities can be supported with grant funds?
Grants awarded under this section shall be used for one or more of the following activities:
- Purchase, rental or lease of scientific or laboratory equipment for educational purposes, including instructional and research purposes;
- Renovation and improvement in classroom, library, laboratory, and other instructional facilities;
- Support of faculty exchanges, faculty development, and faculty fellowships to assist faculty in attaining advanced degrees in the field of instruction of the faculty;
- Curriculum development and academic instruction;
- Purchase of library books, periodicals, and other educational materials, including telecommunications program material;
- Tutoring, counseling, and student service programs designed to improve academic success;
- Funds management, administrative management, and acquisition of equipment for use in strengthening funds management;
- Joint use of facilities, such as laboratories and libraries; and
- Creating or improving facilities for Internet or other distance learning academic instruction capabilities, including purchase or rental of telecommunications technology equipment or services.
TOP
4. How often are competitions generally held?
Generally, we invite applications for ANNH grants every year.
TOP
5. What is the duration of the average grant?
The average grant is five years for development and cooperative arrangement grants and two years for renovation grants.
TOP
6. What is the average annual grant amount?
The average annual amount is:
- $800,000 for development grants;
- $900,000 for cooperative arrangement grants; and
- $2,000,000 for renovation grants.
TOP
7. Is there a cost matching requirement?
ANNH does not require cost sharing or matching.
TOP
8. What are the reporting requirements for grantees?
ANNH grantees are required to submit an interim performance report after the first six months of the grant. An annual performance report is due 90 days after each budget period ends.
TOP
9. What are the requirements for auditing funded projects?
Grantees that spend $500,000 or more in combined federal funds (regardless of agency) during fiscal years ending after December 31, 2003, or $300,000 or more in federal funds during fiscal years ended on December 31, 2003 or earlier, are required to have an annual institutional audit. Generally, these audits, referred to as "A-133 audits" or "single audits," review expenditures of federal funds across an entire organization instead of specific costs of individual grants. These audits must be conducted in accordance with "Standards for the Audit of Governmental Organizations, Programs, Activities and Functions," published by the Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Independent non-federal auditors selected by the grantee may perform these audits. Grantees that fail to meet the A-133 audit requirement may be designated as high-risk, which may affect future funding.
TOP
10. What are a few concrete examples of allowable activities?
- Increasing student retention and progression through college level courses by re-engineering student support services and supplemental instruction and providing enhanced faculty professional development;
- Building a student tracking system that includes an early alert module and faculty reporting module to improve the institution's information technology systems and ability to track students;
- Strengthening assessment and integrating academic advising, academic support and academic enrichment under a new center;
- Strengthening student information systems including the development of early warning systems with training for faculty and administrators in the new system;
- Developing faculty development, including workshops in high impact pedagogies, technology, and instructional methods for teaching under-prepared students.
The ANNH Program, Part A has announced a competition for new awards for FY 2025. The competition opened on July 14, 2025, and the deadline to apply is August 13, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. (EDT). All grant materials are available at Grants.gov under the following Grants Opportunity Numbers:
- Alaska Native-Serving Institutions: ED-GRANTS-071425-001 (ALN: 84.031N)
- Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions: ED-GRANTS-071425-002 (ALN: 84.031W)
Click here to view the Federal Register Notice
Technical Assistance Webinar: We plan to hold the Pre-Application Technical Assistance Webinar on Wednesday, July 23rd at 3 p.m. (EDT).
Microsoft Teams Log-in Information:
Meeting ID: 260 664 605 522
Passcode: 5qp2Cj3x
Dial in by phone:
Phone conference ID: 832 356 546#
Program Office: Institutional Service
CFDA Numbers:
Part A
84.031N: Alaska Native-Serving Institutions
84.031W: Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions
Part F
84.031R: Alaska Native-Serving Institutions
84.031V: Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants, Cooperative Agreements
This program provides grants and related to assistance to eligible Alaska Native-serving institutions and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions of higher education to enable such institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.
Examples of authorized activities include:
- Purchase, rental, or lease of scientific or laboratory equipment for educational purposes, including instructional and research purposes;
- Renovation and improvement in classroom, library, laboratory, and other instructional facilities;
- Support of faculty exchanges, faculty development, and faculty fellowships to assist in attaining advanced degrees in the field of instruction of the faculty;
- Curriculum development and academic instruction;
- Purchase of library books, periodicals, and other educational materials;
- Funds and administrative management, and acquisition of equipment for use in strengthening funds management;
- Joint use of facilities, such as laboratories and libraries; and
- Education or counseling services designed to improve the financial literacy and economic literacy of students or the students' families.
Who May Apply: (by category) Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)
Who May Apply: (specifically)
- An Alaska Native-serving institution may receive a grant under section 317 of the Higher Education Act (HEA) if, at the time of application, it has an enrollment of undergraduate students that is at least 20 percent Alaska Native students.
- A Native Hawaiian-serving institution may receive a grant authorized under section 317 of the HEA if, at the time of application, it has an enrollment of undergraduate students that is at least 10 percent Native Hawaiian students.
NOTE: Applicants must first apply for and receive designation as an eligible institution. Refer to the Tips and Assistance section on the Eligibility page to find more information, the latest webinar schedule, and/or presentations regarding eligibility.
Services provided by the program:
The programs assist eligible institutions of higher education to become self-sufficient by providing funds to improve and strengthen their academic quality, and institutional, management, and fiscal stability.
List of Eligible Institutions for Title III and Title V Programs
Application Information
There are two application processes for this program -- one for eligibility and one for grant funding.
Application for Eligibility
You must be designated an eligible institution before applying for funding under this program. The latest application to request designation as an eligible institution and to request a waiver of the non-federal cost share requirement is available. Please note the closing date(s) and refer to the Federal Register Notice.
Information for Grant Funding
Timeline
Current competitions:
Federal Register Notices
- Part A (84.031N: Alaska Native and 84.031W: Native Hawaiian)
FY 2024 Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards dated February 27, 2024 | PDF
Current Application
- Part A: 84.031N and 84.031W: PDF (870K)
Tips and Assistance
FY 2024 Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program, Part A Competition Pre-Application Technical Assistance Webinar PDF (1.1M)
Application Contacts
Robyn Wood, (202) 987-1577
U.S. Department of Education
OPE, Higher Education Programs
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
Fax: (202) 205-0063
Institutional Service Home | Discretionary Grant Applications
FY 2024
FY 2024
Appropriations:
Part A – 84.031 N&W: $24,555,000
Part F – 84.031 R&V: $14,145,000
FY 2023
Appropriations:
Part A — 84.031 N&W: $24,433,000
Part F — 84.031 R&V: $14,145,000
FY 2022
Appropriations:
Part A — 84.031N&W: $21,371,000
Part F — 84.031 R&V: $14,145,000
FY 2021
Appropriations:
Part A — 84.031N&W: $19,044,000
Part F — 84.031R&V: $14,115,000
FY 2020
Appropriations:
Part A — 84.031 N&W: $18,320,000
Part F — 84.031 R&V: $14,115,000
FY 2019
Appropriations:
Part A — 84.031 N&W: $15,930,000
Part F — 84.031 R&V: $14,070,000
FY 2018
Appropriations:
Part A — 84.031 N&W: $15,772,000
Part F — 84.031 R&V: $14,010,000
FY 2017
Appropriations:
Part A — 84.031 N&W: $13,802,000
Part F — 84.031 R&V: $13,965,000
FY 2016
Appropriations:
Part A - 84.031 N&W: $13,802,000
Part F - 84.031 R&V: $13,980,000
FY 2015
Appropriations:
Part A - 84.031 N&W: $12,833,000
Part F - 84.031 R&V: $13,905,000
FY 2014
Appropriation: $12,600,000
FY 2013
Total award for ANNH NCCs: $10,787,736
Total award for Alaska Native grants: $3,576,478
Total award for Native Hawaiian grants: $7,211,258
FY 2012
Total award for ANNH NCCs: $12,351,569
Total award for Alaska Native grants: $5,602,947
Total award for Native Hawaiian grants: $6,748,622
FY 2011
The Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, P.L. 112-10, was passed by Congress on April 15, 2011. It provides funding for the Department of Education for the remainder of Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2011. The FY 2011 appropriation for the ANNH program is $13,412,122, a reduction of $1,671,878 from the FY 2010 level. The Department anticipates no reduction in continuation awards. We do not plan to conduct a competition for new awards for this program using discretionary funding in FY 2011. Mandatory funding of $15 million, appropriated by the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), will support continuation awards in the mandatory ANNH program in FY 2011.
FY 2010
Discretionary Funding:
Number of New Development Awards : 13
Average New Development Award: $605,000
Total New Development Award Funding: $7,861,000
Number of New Cooperative Arrangement Awards: 3
Average New Cooperative Arrangement Award: $734,000
Total New Cooperative Arrangement Award Funding: $2,203,000
Number of Continuation Development Awards: 9
Average Continuation Development Award: $431,000
Total Continuation Development Award Funding: $3,883,000
Number of Continuation Cooperative Arrangement Awards: 0
Average Continuation Cooperative Arrangement Award: 0
Total Continuation Cooperative Arrangement Award Funding: 0
Supplemental Awards: $616,000
Returned to Treasury: $493,000
Peer Review of New Award Applications: $28,000
Mandatory Funding:
Number of New Renovation Awards: 11
Average New Renovation Award: $1,245 ,000
Total New Renovation Award Funding: $13,699,000
Number of Continuation Renovation Awards: 0
Average Continuation Renovation Award: 0
Total Continuation Renovation Award Funding: 0
Peer Review of New Award Applications: $28,000
Total Award Funding: $30,084,000
Discretionary (Section 317): $15,084,000
Mandatory (Section 371): $15,000,000
Total Number of Awards (Discretionary and Mandatory): 36
Legislation
- Title III, Part A, Sec. 317 of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1059d)
- Title III, Part F, Sec. 371 of the Higher Education Act, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1067q)
Regulations
- Title 34 Part 607
- e-CFR -- Part 200—Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, And Audit Requirements For Federal Awards
- Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 82, 84, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99
| Annual Report | Final Report |
|
Annual Performance Report
Grantees are required to submit an Annual Performance Report (APR) annually; the collection number is OMB 1840-0766. The APR is available to grantees on October 1 of each calendar year, and closes 90 days thereafter. To review the reporting requirement for Title III and Title V Programs request access to an interactive training site under the training tab located on the Information Management Performance System Portal. Once there you may select the requirements for each Title III and Title V program based on the institutional type (two-year or four-year). This site is also available to grantees for training purposes and includes an APR user's manual.
To gain access to the APR, project directors need the institution's Unit ID, PR Award ID, and a unique password provided by the Institutional Service. Passwords are e-mailed to all grantee project directors designated on the grant award notification document 30 days before the collection period begins. Project directors of Title III and Title V grants are responsible for completing and managing the content of their respective annual report. During the data collection, assistance is available via a Help Desk to answer questions related to system operations, error messages, technical problems, report content, and program policy.
Note: If you are a project director and have responsibility for completing the annual report for your institution, please be sure you are designated on the official grant award notification and your e-mail and telephone number are listed correctly in the GAPS database.
Final Performance Report
The online system will generate a final report from grantees' individual annual reports for each grant ending September 30 of the collection period. The online system generates the final performance so that reported data is consistent throughout the life cycle of grants and eliminates each grantee's burden of having to compile a final report.
Related Sites
Other Resources
Key Staff
Division Director:
James Laws
E-mail: james.laws@ed.gov
Telephone: (202) 453-7348
Lead Program Officer:
Robyn M. Wood
E-mail: robyn.wood@ed.gov
Telephone: (202)-987-1577
Mailing Address:
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Postsecondary Education
Higher Education Programs
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program
400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Room 2B203
Washington, DC 20202
Frequently Asked Questions
| Select a link below to jump to the relevant page section. |
- What is the purpose of the Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program (ANNH)?
- Who may apply for ANNH grants?
- What kinds of activities can be supported with grant funds?
- How often are competitions generally held?
- What is the duration of the average grant?
- What is the average annual grant amount?
- Is there a cost matching requirement?
- What are the reporting requirements for grantees?
- What are the requirements for auditing funded projects?
- What are a few concrete examples of allowable activities?
1. What is the purpose of the Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program (ANNH)?
The ANNH program helps eligible institutions of higher education increase their self-sufficiency and expand their capacity to serve low-income students by providing funds to improve and strengthen the academic quality, institutional management, and fiscal stability of eligible applicants.
TOP
2. Who may apply for ANNH grants?
Institutions of higher education (IHEs) that meet certain eligibility requirements may apply. For additional information about eligibility for ANNH, please see the Eligibility page on this Web site.
TOP
3. What kinds of activities can be supported with grant funds?
Grants awarded under this section shall be used for one or more of the following activities:
- Purchase, rental or lease of scientific or laboratory equipment for educational purposes, including instructional and research purposes;
- Renovation and improvement in classroom, library, laboratory, and other instructional facilities;
- Support of faculty exchanges, faculty development, and faculty fellowships to assist faculty in attaining advanced degrees in the field of instruction of the faculty;
- Curriculum development and academic instruction;
- Purchase of library books, periodicals, and other educational materials, including telecommunications program material;
- Tutoring, counseling, and student service programs designed to improve academic success;
- Funds management, administrative management, and acquisition of equipment for use in strengthening funds management;
- Joint use of facilities, such as laboratories and libraries; and
- Creating or improving facilities for Internet or other distance learning academic instruction capabilities, including purchase or rental of telecommunications technology equipment or services.
TOP
4. How often are competitions generally held?
Generally, we invite applications for ANNH grants every year.
TOP
5. What is the duration of the average grant?
The average grant is five years for development and cooperative arrangement grants and two years for renovation grants.
TOP
6. What is the average annual grant amount?
The average annual amount is:
- $800,000 for development grants;
- $900,000 for cooperative arrangement grants; and
- $2,000,000 for renovation grants.
TOP
7. Is there a cost matching requirement?
ANNH does not require cost sharing or matching.
TOP
8. What are the reporting requirements for grantees?
ANNH grantees are required to submit an interim performance report after the first six months of the grant. An annual performance report is due 90 days after each budget period ends.
TOP
9. What are the requirements for auditing funded projects?
Grantees that spend $500,000 or more in combined federal funds (regardless of agency) during fiscal years ending after December 31, 2003, or $300,000 or more in federal funds during fiscal years ended on December 31, 2003 or earlier, are required to have an annual institutional audit. Generally, these audits, referred to as "A-133 audits" or "single audits," review expenditures of federal funds across an entire organization instead of specific costs of individual grants. These audits must be conducted in accordance with "Standards for the Audit of Governmental Organizations, Programs, Activities and Functions," published by the Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Independent non-federal auditors selected by the grantee may perform these audits. Grantees that fail to meet the A-133 audit requirement may be designated as high-risk, which may affect future funding.
TOP
10. What are a few concrete examples of allowable activities?
- Increasing student retention and progression through college level courses by re-engineering student support services and supplemental instruction and providing enhanced faculty professional development;
- Building a student tracking system that includes an early alert module and faculty reporting module to improve the institution's information technology systems and ability to track students;
- Strengthening assessment and integrating academic advising, academic support and academic enrichment under a new center;
- Strengthening student information systems including the development of early warning systems with training for faculty and administrators in the new system;
- Developing faculty development, including workshops in high impact pedagogies, technology, and instructional methods for teaching under-prepared students.