Our editorial team is keeping abreast of the current status of federally funded opportunities. Such opportunities advertised here, to our knowledge at time of publication, are active. However, please continue to check solicitation websites for updates to U.S. Government opportunities of interest.

What is a Limited Submission?

A limited submission solicitation places a cap on the number of proposals Auburn may submit to a sponsor. Auburn coordinates limited submissions with notifications via this newsletter and competitions created in the Auburn University Competition Space (InfoReady). To apply to any limited submission posted in this newsletter, click on the link within the announcement. Please refer to the Limited Submission Procedures page for a general list of requirements.

Limited Submission Announcement

Department of Education: Funds for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education - Special Projects

The Funds for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education Special Projects Program provides grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs), combinations of such institutions, and other public and private nonprofit institutions and agencies to support innovative projects concerning one or more areas of national need identified by the Secretary. This competition focuses on supporting four Areas of National Need:

1) Advancing the understanding of and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in 

postsecondary education

2) Promoting civil discourse on college and university campuses

3) Promoting accreditation reform

4) Supporting capacity building for high-quality, short-term programs 

Institutional Limit: Four (4) Proposals - One each per Area of National Need

Internal Deadline: November 18, 2025, 4:45pm

Funder Deadline: December 3, 2025, 11:59pm ET

The federal funding landscape is changing daily, necessitating extra due diligence on the part of funding seekers. When perusing a solicitation, 1) make sure you are viewing the latest version, 2) read all notes in the headers and margins, and 3) follow provided links to ensure a solicitation is still active and accepting applications.