Officials at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) express sincere gratitude to President Trump, Secretary McMahon and the Trump administration for announcing plans to provide $174 million in supplemental Title III funding for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in FY26, above congressional appropriations. Building upon the supplemental amount of $435 million allocated in FY25, this funding furthers the administration’s commitment to supporting HBCU sustainability, as outlined in the executive order on HBCUs signed on April 23, 2025.
“Today’s announcement builds upon that track record of support for our historically Black Colleges and universities that President Trump has demonstrated since the start of his first term in 2017,” TMCF President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams said. “This result would not have been possible without a commitment from HBCU advocates to work in a bipartisan manner to communicate the value of our institutions to all elected and appointed leaders. We applaud the Trump administration for doubling down on their investments into HBCUs as we build the workforce and develop the leaders that will solidify our nation’s global competitiveness for decades to come.”
TMCF officials look forward to continued collaboration with the administration and policy makers across the political landscape to help HBCUs continue to thrive and to build a globally competitive workforce.
