Buena Vista University Awarded $2.1 Million Federal Grant
BVU received its first installment of the Strengthening Institutions Program Title III grant on October 1, which totaled over $421,000.
Buena Vista University has been awarded $2.1 million from the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Title III Strengthening Institutions Program grant.
This prestigious grant is designed to help colleges and universities expand their capacity to serve low-income students by providing essential funding to advance academic quality, institutional management, and fiscal stability.
Buena Vista University is one of only a few institutions in Iowa to receive the Title III grant. The grant is a testament to BVU's commitment to providing educational access to all students.
"This funding will allow us to continue our mission of providing a high-quality education to all students, regardless of their financial background,” said Dr. Heidi Manning, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Buena Vista University. “We are committed to ensuring that all students have access to the resources they need to reach their greatest potential here, and this grant will help us achieve that goal."
The grant will support a range of evidence-based initiatives that will enhance every BVU student’s opportunity for success and lead to an increase in undergraduate retention and graduation rates.
Buena Vista University President Brian A. Lenzmeier, Ph.D. expressed his pride and gratitude towards the team that put together the successful proposal. "I am extremely proud of the team that worked so diligently on this proposal," said Lenzmeier. "This award would not have been possible if it were not for the wonderful work of Dr. Heidi Manning, Dr. Jamii Claiborne, Dr. Brittany Garling, Dr. Brad Best, Dr. Heather Black, Dr. Kim Linduska, James Hewett, and Kris Pearson, and their unwavering commitment to our students’ success."
The grant amounts to $421,730.00 for the first budget period, spanning from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024. It is then anticipated to continue for five years for a total of over $2.1 million.