Federal grants to Mercyhurst University
Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania received $85.0 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 28 awards. Its largest program was High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program, with $71.0 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $14.2 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$85.0 million
- Awards28
- Awarded in FY 2025$14.2 million
- Largest award$9.2 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 12 | $28.3 million |
| FY 2022 | 6 | $13.3 million |
| FY 2023 | 8 | $14.2 million |
| FY 2024 | 10 | $15.1 million |
| FY 2025 | 8 | $14.2 million |
Programs that fund Mercyhurst University
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | 24 | $71.0 million |
| Education Stabilization Fund | 2 | $13.6 million |
| Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education | 1 | $250,000 |
| STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) | 1 | $167,895 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Office of the President | 24 | $71.0 million |
| Department of Education | 3 | $13.8 million |
| National Science Foundation | 1 | $167,895 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The hidta program reduces illicit drug supply by aiding federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement. Performance is measured by dismantling/disrupting drug trafficking and money laundering organizations and improving effectiveness of the initiatives. | High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | May 3, 2022 | $9.2 million |
| The hidta program reduces illicit drug supply by aiding federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement. Performance is measured by dismantling/disrupting drug trafficking and money laundering organizations and improving effectiveness of the initiatives. | High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | March 10, 2023 | $8.9 million |
| The hidta program reduces illicit drug supply by aiding federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement. Performance is measured by dismantling/disrupting drug trafficking and money laundering organizations and improving effectiveness of the initiatives. | High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | April 29, 2024 | $8.7 million |
| The hidta program reduces illicit drug supply by aiding federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement. Performance is measured by dismantling/disrupting drug trafficking and money laundering organizations and improving effectiveness of the initiatives. | High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | March 1, 2021 | $8.2 million |
| High intensity drug trafficking areas hidta program fiscal year FY 2025 grant award | High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | May 23, 2025 | $8.2 million |
| Mercyhurst university higher education emergency relief funding | Education Stabilization Fund | January 17, 2021 | $7.7 million |
| Mercyhurst university higher education student emergency relief funding | Education Stabilization Fund | January 17, 2021 | $5.9 million |
| The hidta program reduces illicit drug supply by aiding federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement. Performance is measured by dismantling/disrupting drug trafficking and money laundering organizations and improving effectiveness of the initiatives. | High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | April 29, 2024 | $4.8 million |
| The hidta program reduces illicit drug supply by aiding federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement. Performance is measured by dismantling/disrupting drug trafficking and money laundering organizations and improving effectiveness of the initiatives. | High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | May 3, 2022 | $4.5 million |
| The hidta program reduces illicit drug supply by aiding federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement. Performance is measured by dismantling/disrupting drug trafficking and money laundering organizations and improving effectiveness of the initiatives. | High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | March 10, 2023 | $4.4 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Mercyhurst University get?
$85.0 million in 28 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Mercyhurst University the most?
The Executive Office of the President, with $71.0 million in 24 awards. The Department of Education and the National Science Foundation follow.
What is Mercyhurst University's largest federal grant?
$9.2 million under High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program, with its first action in the period on May 3, 2022. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Mercyhurst University?
Its largest are High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program, Education Stabilization Fund and Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education.
Other grant recipients in Erie
- Housing Authority of the City of Erie (Inc)
- Child Development Centers, Inc.
- City of Erie
- Erie Regional Airport Authority
- Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority
- Gannon University
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Inc
- Community Health Net
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