# Higher Education Challenge Grants Program

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).

Canonical page: https://grantsonar.com/grants/opportunity/higher-education-challenge-grants-program-91e07978-a7f6-4210-a363-8cd2cb0d4ffe
Source: grants_gov
Source ID: 363479
Last confirmed Oct 13, 2026 · Grants.gov
Deadline: October 15, 2026
Award size: not disclosed

## Answer-first Q&A

### Who is eligible for Higher Education Challenge Grants Program?

Higher Education Challenge Grants Program eligibility includes eligible applicants named in the notice. Geographic eligibility is national or notice-specific geography; applicants should confirm the source notice before applying.

### What is the deadline for Higher Education Challenge Grants Program?

Higher Education Challenge Grants Program has a listed deadline of October 15, 2026. Grant deadlines can change, so verify the current date with National Institute of Food and Agriculture before submitting.

### How much funding is available for Higher Education Challenge Grants Program?

Higher Education Challenge Grants Program lists an award size of not disclosed. Award ranges and total program funding are reported from the source metadata when available.

### Who funds Higher Education Challenge Grants Program?

Higher Education Challenge Grants Program is funded by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. GrantSonar tracks the notice with source ID 363479 from grants_gov.