New The DHSI Program does not expect to hold a competition in FY 2024. A competition in FY 2025 is contingent on the administration's priorities and the Congressional appropriation for the Program. Stay tuned for details!
On 11/1/23, the DHSI Program hosted a TA Webinar for all DHSI grantees. Click here to view the presentation slides.
Program Office: Institutional Service
CFDA Number: 84.031S
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants
Also Known As: DHSI Program; Title Five; Title V, Part A
Program Contact: Njeri Clark
Telephone: 202-453-6224
E-mail: njeri.clark@ed.gov
Program Description
The Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) Program provides grants to assist HSIs to expand educational opportunities for, and improve the attainment of, Hispanic students. These grants also enable HSIs to expand and enhance their academic offerings, program quality, and institutional stability.
Applicant Information
Institutions must be designated as an eligible institution of higher education in order to apply for the Title V program and must meet the program-specific requirements to be defined as an HSI.
To be designated as an eligible institution of higher education, an institution must apply for and receive designation through an application process. Please refer to the most recent Application for Designation as an Eligible Institution. You may contact the program office if you have questions regarding eligibility.
Types of Projects
Funds may be used for activities such as: scientific or laboratory equipment for teaching; construction or renovation of instructional facilities; faculty development; purchase of educational materials; academic tutoring or counseling programs; funds and administrative management; joint use of facilities; endowment funds; distance learning academic instruction; teacher education; and student support services.
NOTE: The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) amended Section 503(b) of the Higher Education Act to include among the authorized activities under the HSI Program: activities to improve student services, including innovative and customized instruction courses designed to retain students and move the students into core courses; articulation agreements and student support programs designed to facilitate the transfer of students from two-year to four-year institutions; and providing education, counseling services, and financial information designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students and their families.
The HEOA also amended the authorized activities to use the term "distance education technologies" in place of "distance learning academic instruction capabilities."
Additional Information
Five-year individual development grants, five-year cooperative arrangement development grants, and one-year planning grants may be awarded.
NOTE: The Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program is NOT a scholarship or fellowship program for individuals or for research. The program is designed to support institutions of higher education that are HSIs.
Who May Apply (by category): Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)
Who May Apply (specifically): Institutions must be designated eligible for the Title V Part A and the Title III, Part F programs, and each must be defined as an HSI.
There is an application process to determine eligibility. Please refer to the most recent Application for Designation as an Eligible Institution. If you have questions about the designation of eligibility process, please contact the program office.
Refer to the Tips and Assistance section on the Eligibility page to find more information, the latest webinar schedule, and/or presentations regarding eligibility.
Lists of Eligible Institutions by Fiscal Year
Applicant 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 closed on February 27, 2023. Please check back for the link to the newest application.
Application for Title V, Part A Grants
Timeline
Current competition: TBD
Application available: TBD
Application deadline: TBD
Federal Register Notice
N/A
Current Application
N/A
Review Process
Field readers are periodically needed for the program's reader pool. To streamline the grant application and review process, the Office of Postsecondary Education's Field Reader System (FRS) has been retired and all reviewer information migrated to the Department's G5 system. Follow the instructions in the G5 system and/or contact the program office for additional assistance about the review process.
Call for Reviewers
N/A
Tips and Assistance
Click here for the DHSI Grant Competition FAQ document.
Application Contact
Njeri Clark, (202) 453-6224, njeri.clark@ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education, OPE
Higher Education Programs, Institutional Service
Title V Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 5C-112
Washington, DC 20202
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FY 2024
- Summary of Funding (Fund Down the Slate) PDF (20K)
- List of New Awards (Fund Down the Slate) PDF (15K)
- Abstracts of Funded Projects (Fund Down the Slate) PDF (608KB)
FY 2023
- Project abstracts for new awards (Fund Down the Slate): PDF (272K)
- Project abstracts for new awards (FY 2023 Competition): PDF (830K)
FY 2022
- Project abstracts for new awards: PDF (1.1M)
FY 2021
- Project abstracts for new awards: PDF (608K)
FY 2020
- Project abstracts for new awards: PDF (1.2MB)
FY 2019
- Project abstracts for new awards: MS Word (121K)
FY 2018
FY 2017
FY 2016
- Project abstracts for new awards: MS Word (184K)
FY 2015
- Project abstracts for new awards: MS Word (2.04MB)
FY 2014
- Project abstracts for new awards:
MS Word (392K)
FY 2013
FY 2012
FY 2011
FY 2010
FY 2009
Funding Status
Discretionary awards are budgeted over five-year increments of the entire amount awarded to an Institution of Higher Education [IHE].
An Individual Development grant is made to support an IHE that is eligible to receive a grant under this program.
A Cooperative Arrangement Development grant is made to an eligible institution which has a formal agreement to carry out allowable activities with other institution(s) of higher education.
The lead institution of a Cooperative Arrangement Development grant must meet all eligibility requirements of the HSI program. The Partnering IHEs do not have to meet the eligibility requirements.
FY 2024
Total appropriation: $228,890,000
New competition: No
Funded Down the FY 2023 Slate. Yes
Total new award funding: $28,086,011
Cut-off score for funding: 96.67 (score range -106 down to 96.67)
Number of new awards: 49
Individual Development Grant Awards: 49
Cooperative Development Grant Awards: 0 (not offered in the 2023 competition)
Average new award: $573,184
Number of continuation awards: 343
Total continuation funding: $191,991,796
FY 2023
Total appropriation: $227,751,000
New competition: Yes
Total new award funding: $37,595,167
Cut-off score for funding: 106 (total points possible-110)
Number of new awards: 64
Individual Development Grant Awards: 64
Cooperative Development Grant Awards: 0 (not offered in the 2023 competition)
Average new award: $587,424
Funded Down the FY 2022 Slate. Yes
Total new award funding: $26,714,003
Cut-off score for funding: 100 (total points possible-110)
Number of new awards: 46
Individual Development Grant Awards: 46
Cooperative Development Grant Awards: 0 (not offered in the 2022 competition)
Average new award: $580,739
Number of continuation awards: 278
Total continuation funding: $161,929,412
FY 2022
Total appropriation: $182,854,000
New competition: Yes
Total new award funding: $45,727,609
Cut-off score for funding: 106 (total points possible-110)
Number of new awards: 78
Individual Development Grant Awards: 78
Cooperative Development Grant Awards: 0 (not offered in 2022)
Average new award: $586,251
Number of continuation awards: 234
Total continuation funding: $136,808,687
FY 2021
Total appropriation: $143,081,000
New competition: No
Total new award funding: $22,397,605 (New awardees were funded down the FY 2020 Slate.)
Cut-off score for funding: 100.67 (total points possible-110)
Number of new awards: 38
Individual Development Grant Awards: 38
Cooperative Development Grant Awards: 0 (not offered in 2021)
Average new award: $589,410
Number of continuation awards: 216
Total continuation funding: $126,326,879
FY 2020
Total appropriation: $143,081,000
New competition: Yes
Total new award funding: $69,354,131
Cut-off score for funding: 105.33 (total points possible-110)
Number of new awards: 118
Individual Development Grant Awards: 118
Cooperative Development Grant Awards: 0 (not offered in 2020)
Average new award: $587,747
Number of continuation awards: 129
Total continuation funding: $73,971,567
FY 2019
Total appropriation: $124,415,000
New competition: Yes
Total new award funding: $24,687,657
Cut-off score for funding: 106.33 (total points possible-110)
Number of new awards: 43
Individual Development Grant Awards: 43
Cooperative Development Grant Awards: 0 (not offered in 2019)
Average new award: $537,131
Number of continuation awards: 180
Total continuation funding: $98,562,883
FY 2018
Total appropriation: $123,183,000
New competition: No (program funded down the FY 2017 slate)
Total new award funding: $20,345,874
Number of new awards: 34
Cut-off score for funding: 95
Individual Development Grant Awards: 24
Cooperative Development Grant Awards: 10
Average new award: $598,408
Number of continuation awards: 184
Total continuation funding: $98,223,310
FY 2017
Total appropriation: $107,795,000
New competition: Yes
Total new award funding: $11,324,527
Number of new awards: 20
Cut-off score for funding: 99.33 (total points possible-100)
Individual Development Grant Awards: 17
Cooperative Development Grant Awards: 3
Average new award: $566,266
Number of continuation awards: 175
Total continuation funding: $95,400,231
FY 2016
Independent Awards
Total appropriation: $107,795,000
New competition: No (funded down the FY 2015 slate)
Total new award funding: $15,839,075
Number of new awards: 30
Cut-off score for funding: 97.00
Individual Awards: 23
Cooperative Development Grant Awards: 7
Average new award: $527,969
Number of continuation awards: 165
Total continuation funding: $91,792,260
FY 2015
Total appropriation: $100,231,000
New competition: YES
Total new award funding: $
Cut-off score for funding: x (total points possible-110)
Number of new awards: x
Individual Development Grant Awards: 96
Cooperative Development Grant Awards: x (not offered in 2019)
Average new award: $
Number of continuation awards: 109
Total continuation funding:
FY 2014
Total appropriation: $100,231,000
New competition:
Total new award funding: $
Cut-off score for funding: x (total points possible-110)
Number of new awards: x
Individual Development Grant Awards: x
Cooperative Development Grant Awards: x (not offered in 2019)
Average new award: $
Number of continuation awards:
Total continuation funding:
FY 2013
Total appropriation: $100,231,000
New competition:
Total new award funding: $
Cut-off score for funding: x (total points possible-110)
Number of new awards: x
Individual Development Grant Awards: x
Cooperative Development Grant Awards: x (not offered in 2019)
Average new award: $
Number of continuation awards:
Total continuation funding:
FY 2012
Number of new awards: 13
Average new award: $611,230
Total new award funding: $7,945,989
Number of continuation awards: 121
Average continuation award: $596,777
Total continuation funding: $72,210,082
Cooperative Arrangement Grants:
Number of new awards: 7
Average new award: $653,805
Total new award funding: $4,576,635
Number of continuation awards: 22
Average continuation award: $709,734
Total continuation award funding: $15,614,137
FY 2011
Total appropriation: $104,394,792
New competition: Yes
Total new award funding:
Cut-off score for funding:
Number of new awards:
Individual Development Grant Awards:
Cooperative Development Grant Awards:
Average new award:
Number of continuation awards:
Total continuation funding:
FY 2010
Number of new awards: 65
Average new award: $626,000
Total new award funding: $40,709,000
Number of continuation awards: 91
Average continuation award: $545,000
Total continuation award funding: $49,570,000
Cooperative Arrangement awards
Number of new awards: 13
Average new award: $653,000
Total new award funding: $8,483,000
Number of continuation awards: 26
Average continuation award: $682,000
Total continuation award funding: $17,734,000
Peer review of new award applications: $933,000
Total award funding: $117,429,000
Total number of awards: 195
FY 2009
Independent Development awards:
Number of new awards: 24
Average new award: $539,000
Total new award funding: $12,942,000
Number of NCC awards: 89
Average NCC award: $510,000
Total NCC award funding: $45,354,000
Cooperative Arrangement awards
Number of new awards: 5
Average new award: $683,000
Total new award funding: $3,413,000
Number of NCC awards: 44
Average NCC award: $715,000
Total NCC award funding: $31,444,000
Peer review of new award applications: $103,000
Total award funding: $93,256,000
Total number of awards: 162
Continued Funding
Number of new awards: 0
Average new award: 0
Total new award funding: 0
Number of NCC awards: 100
Average NCC award: $1,000,000
Total NCC award funding: $100,000,000
Total award funding: $100,000,000
Total number of awards: 100
Total HSI award funding: $193,256,000
Discretionary: $93,256,000
Mandatory: $100,000,000
Total number of HSI awards: 262
Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program
- Title V, Part A of the Higher Education Act, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1101-1101d; 1103-1103g)
Regulations
- 34 CFR Part 606
- The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 82, 84, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99 apply to both programs.
Annual Performance Report
Grantees are required to submit two types of performance reports:
- Interim Performance Report, which is due after the first six months of the grant.
- Annual Performance Report (APR). The APR is available to grantees 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 IS' 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 the grantee project director 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.
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 G5 database. Contact your program officer if you have questions.
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.
Organizations
- Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE)
- American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE)
- Excelencia in Education
- Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
Related Web Sites
- White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans
- New Perkins Collaborative Resource Network (PCRN)
Other Federal HSI Funding Sources:
Other Office of Postsecondary Education Funding Sources:
Other Resources
Key Staff:
HSI Division Director Dr. Stacey A. Slijepcevic
202-453-6150, Stacey.Slijepcevic@ed.gov
- Kurrinn Abrams, (202) 987-1920, Kurrinn.Abrams2@ed.gov
- Njeri Clark, (202) 453-6224, Njeri.Clark@ed.gov
- Robin Dabney, (202) 453-7908, Robin.Dabney@ed.gov
- Richard Gaona, (202) 453-6077, Richard.Gaona@ed.gov
- Margarita Melendez, (202) 260-3548, Margarita.Melendez@ed.gov
- Jymece Seward, (202) 453-6138, Jymece.Seward@ed.gov
Mailing Address:
U.S. Department of Education, OPE
Higher Education Programs
Institutional Service
Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202
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- What is a Grant Award Notification (GAN) and who receives it?
- What is the role of the HSI Division program officer?
- When MUST you communicate with your HSI Division program officer?
- How often should you communicate with your HSI Division program officer?
- How do we determine if a particular cost is allowable?
- What is the duration of the average grant?
- Is there a cost matching requirement? If so, are in-kind contributions acceptable as part of the grantee's match?
- What are the requirements for auditing and/or evaluation of funded projects?
- Can DHSI funds be used to pay for relocation costs?
1. What is a Grant Award Notification (GAN) and who receives it?
The Grant Award Notification (GAN) is the official document that states the terms, conditions, and funding amount of the grant award. It also contains programmatic and fiscal data, as well as the names and contact information of the respective program officers. For multi-year awards (such as the National Resource Centers and Foreign Language and Area Studies programs), the GAN includes information on the anticipated funding levels for each subsequent budget period. The included attachments provide guidelines and additional terms and conditions regarding administrative procedures.
The grantee will receive two copies of the GAN: one copy is sent to the certifying official, i.e., the authorized representative on the Application for Federal Education Assistance Form (SF 424); the second is sent to the project director.
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2. What is the role of the HSI Division program officer?
The primary role of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Division program officer is to provide technical assistance relating to programmatic and fiscal management of the federally-funded grant to ensure that project goals and objectives identified in the original grant application are met successfully. Program officer responsibilities include: reviewing performance reports; external evaluation reports; monitoring projects to assess compliance; and responding to requests such as travel approvals, administrative actions, and staff changes. External outreach and project monitoring are achieved through site visits that provide the opportunity to interact with administrators, staff, and students.
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3. When MUST you communicate with your HSI Division program officer?
Contact should be made immediately if you:
- Want to make a change in scope;
- Want to make a significant budget adjustment (more than 10 percent of budget or over $100,000);
- Want to contract-out any of the project activities described in the application;
- Need to change the project director (and key personnel) listed on the grant
Grantees should communicate promptly with the HSI Division whenever significant issues arise in connection with project activities and staff.
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4. How often should you communicate with your HSI Division program officer?
Please communicate with your program officer regularly and in a timely manner. It can be beneficial for new grantees to speak with your program officer and often to help address start-up questions, problems, and concerns.
Please do not hesitate to e-mail or call your program officer. Regular communication throughout the duration of the grant helps build a greater understanding between the HSI Division and the activities happening on campus. If you are in Washington, D.C., please feel free to make an appointment to visit our office. For easy reference, always include the grant award number when communicating with your program officer.
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5. How do we determine if a particular cost is allowable?
Please see program regulations 34 CFR 606 and OMB Circular A-21. If you still have questions, contact your program officer.
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6. What is the duration of the average grant?
The grant is awarded for a period of five years. The first year is awarded via a competitive process. Four additional years are provided as non-competitive continuation grants.
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7. Is there a cost matching requirement? If so, are in-kind contributions acceptable as part of the grantee's match?
If a grantee institution plans to fund an endowment as part of the approved grant activities, dollar-for-dollar match is required for each federal dollar used for that purpose. No other cost matching is required.
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8. What are the requirements for auditing and/or evaluation of funded projects?
A grantee institution is required to undertake an institutional audit as directed under OMB Circular A-133. An annual project evaluation is also required.
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9. Can DHSI funds be used to pay for relocation costs?
The DHSI regulations do not allow transportation costs (34 CFR 606.10(c)(12)), and that would prohibit costs associated with transporting the employee and household members as well as the cost of transporting household and personal items. However, the other permissible relocation costs listed in 2 CFR 200.464(b) are allowable for this program. In addition, paying for relocation costs with grant funds is only permissible where consistent with the grantee's own policies and procedures. If the grantee doesn't otherwise pay relocation costs, then they may not use grant funds to do so.
Please contact your assigned Program Officer if you have additional questions pertaining to your grant.