College Grants: Expanding Graduate Program Funding for HBCUs
Also known as: GRAD Act
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Key Points
This bill, introduced by Representative McClellan, would allow more Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) to receive federal grants for their graduate programs.
Right now, only a specific list of schools is allowed to get this federal money. This change would open up the grants to any of these institutions that offer a master's degree, helping them grow their academic departments.
The policy changes how leftover grant money is distributed. Once the main funding goals are met, any remaining money would be shared among all eligible schools, including the ones newly added by this bill.
This matters because it provides more resources to schools that serve many minority students, helping them improve their graduate programs and support students who are working toward advanced degrees.
Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Feb 4, 2026House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
GRAD Act
Bill NumberHR 7341
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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