Howard University – Direct Appropriation

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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$254M FY2026
$304M
FY24
$304M
FY25
$254M
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

Academic Programs -- academic programs, research, and construction for the university, including a wide range of administrative, library, computer, and technology resources for the university.

Endowment Program -- matching support to Howard University's endowment, which assists the University in increasing its financial strength and independence by stimulating private contributions.

Howard University Hospital -- a major acute and ambulatory care center as well as a teaching and training hospital for Washington, D.C.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Other

Howard University

How to Apply

Application Procedure

Howard University is the only eligible entity.

Award Procedure

The U.S. Department of Education approves the award and obligates funds in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor.

Program details & compliance

Description

Howard University was established in 1867 as a federally chartered, private, nonprofit educational institution. As a comprehensive, research-oriented, predominantly African-American university, its mission is to provide a high-quality educational experience at a reasonable cost. The annual appropriation for Howard University provides partial support for construction, development, improvement, endowment, and maintenance of the university and the Howard University Hospital. Howard University has discretion in allocating funds for its academic, research, and endowment programs, and for its construction activities.

Mission Categories

Primary: Higher Education

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
5 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles

Contacts

Donald Watson
202-453-6166
400 Maryland Avenue S.W., Washington, DC 20202
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-04-15. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:23:31.