Request for Proposals: Innovative Postsecondary Models Fund

Administering Organization: Panorama Global

Posted Date: July 31, 2026

Closing Date for Applications: September 14, 2026

Grant range: $750,000 – $1,000,000 (7 to 10 total awards)

Geographic Scope: National

Description: The Innovative Postsecondary Models (IPM) Fund seeks proposals for innovative postsecondary education models that demonstrate, or have the potential to demonstrate, meaningful improvements in how learners access, experience, and benefit from postsecondary education. Approaches should have the potential to scale, influence the field, and inform how postsecondary education evolves nationally. Strong applicants will have alignment with at least one of the following themes: reimagining instructional design, delivery, assessment, and student support; advancing affordability and financial sustainability; career and workforce alignment; and/or removing barriers for underserved learners.

Transit agencies who partner with local educational institutions for programs such as internships or apprenticeships may consider applying for this grant.