Assistance Listing 84.217
TRIO McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF · Department of Education
Assistance Listing 84.217, “TRIO McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement,” is a federal program administered by EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $55.3M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
To provide grants for institutions of higher education to prepare participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. Participants are from disadvantaged backgrounds and have demonstrated strong academic potential. Institutions work closely with participants as they complete their undergraduate requirements. Institutions encourage participants to enroll in graduate programs and then track their progress through to the successful completion of advanced degrees. The goal is to increase the attainment of Ph.D. degrees by students from underrepresented segments of society.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 84.217
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Other
Institutions of higher education or combinations of institutions of higher education may apply.
Intended beneficiaries: Education (13+), Minority group, Student/Trainee, Graduate Student, Youth (16-21) and Low Income.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Varies by competition.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 84.217. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 84.217?
84.217 is the Assistance Listing Number for “TRIO McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 84.217?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 84.217 provide?
The agency reported $55,291,176 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.