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

Current competition: FY 2022
Application available: April 5, 2022
Application deadline: June 6, 2022

Federal Register Notices

• Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for FY 2022, dated April 4, 2022 | PDF

Current Application

• The FY 2022 competition announced April 5, 2022.

• FY 2022 Application Booklet (MS Word, 439K)

• Program Profile Page (MS Word, 27K)

Tips and Assistance

AANAPISI, Part A, FY 2022 Grant Competition Webinar will be on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. ET

Click here to join the Grant Competition Webinar.

Technical assistance PowerPoint slides - MS PowerPoint (508KB)

Application Contacts

Pearson Owens
Telephone: (202) 453-7997
E-mail: pearson.owens@ed.gov

James Laws
Telephone: (202) 453-7348
E-mail: james.laws@ed.gov

Mailing Address:
U.S. Department of Education
OPE, Higher Education Programs
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Program
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 250-12
Washington, DC 20202

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