Federal grants to East Texas A&m University
East Texas A&m University in Commerce, Texas received $62.5 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 46 awards. Its largest program was Education Stabilization Fund, with $36.9 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $4.5 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$62.5 million
- Awards46
- Awarded in FY 2025$4.5 million
- Largest award$20.0 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 16 | $39.6 million |
| FY 2022 | 15 | $9.1 million |
| FY 2023 | 13 | $5.4 million |
| FY 2024 | 12 | $3.9 million |
| FY 2025 | 12 | $4.5 million |
Programs that fund East Texas A&m University
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Education Stabilization Fund | 3 | $36.9 million |
| STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) | 3 | $5.1 million |
| TRIO Upward Bound | 4 | $3.1 million |
| TRIO Student Support Services | 2 | $2.7 million |
| Mathematical and Physical Sciences | 7 | $2.3 million |
| Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants | 1 | $1.8 million |
| Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education | 2 | $1.7 million |
| Higher Education Institutional Aid | 1 | $1.4 million |
| Capacity Building for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) | 4 | $1.3 million |
| Soil and Water Conservation | 1 | $1.0 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | 16 | $48.3 million |
| National Science Foundation | 15 | $8.0 million |
| Department of Agriculture | 10 | $5.0 million |
| Department of Energy | 3 | $695,915 |
| Department of Justice | 1 | $399,703 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARES act funding for higher education institution | Education Stabilization Fund | January 17, 2021 | $20.0 million |
| CARES act funding for higher education students | Education Stabilization Fund | January 17, 2021 | $15.3 million |
| The computer science as a career (CSAC) scholarship program -this project will contribute to the national need for well-educated scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and technicians by supporting the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students with demonstrated financial need a | STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) | July 20, 2022 | $4.9 million |
| Trio student support services program | TRIO Student Support Services | August 17, 2021 | $2.3 million |
| Dlt congressionally directed spending - grants | Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants | December 16, 2024 | $1.8 million |
| Trio upward bound pre-collegiate program “i am somebody” | TRIO Upward Bound | May 23, 2022 | $1.7 million |
| CARES act funding for higher education - sip | Education Stabilization Fund | November 13, 2020 | $1.5 million |
| Lions success teams: wrap-around support to increase access, retention, and academic success | Higher Education Institutional Aid | September 27, 2023 | $1.4 million |
| Attaining college entry and success (ACES) | Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education | December 29, 2021 | $1.2 million |
| Trio upward bound pre-collegiate program “i believe” | TRIO Upward Bound | May 23, 2022 | $1.2 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does East Texas A&m University get?
$62.5 million in 46 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives East Texas A&m University the most?
The Department of Education, with $48.3 million in 16 awards. The National Science Foundation and the Department of Agriculture follow.
What is East Texas A&m University's largest federal grant?
$20.0 million under Education Stabilization Fund, with its first action in the period on January 17, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund East Texas A&m University?
Its largest are Education Stabilization Fund, STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) and TRIO Upward Bound.
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