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).

• NAICS10.217

• FY26-HEC-NOFO-P.pdf

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• Joseph Perez Lead Policy Analyst
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