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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:** FY 2021 Program Competition**Deadline for transmitting applications:**  June 28, 2021
Federal Register Notice- Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for FY 2021 |    PDF 
Current Application
**All applicants are required to submit an application online through Grants.gov.**   Grants.gov is a single access point for over 1,000 grant programs offered by federal and other grant-making agencies.

**Tips and Assistance:**  FY 2021 Predominantly Black Institutions Program Competition .

**The Pre-Application Technical Assistance Webinar:**  June 9 , 2021 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm (EST)Please send an email to Ashley.Hillary@ed.gov  or Kelly.Harris@ed.gov for a link to the webinar.
Application Contact
Ashley Hillary and Kelly Harris  E-mail: Ashley.Hillary@ed.gov or Kelly.Harris@ed.gov

**Mailing Address:**U.S. Department of Education, OPEHigher Education Programs, Institutional ServicesPBI Competitive Grants Program400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.Washington, DC 20202

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