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Cousins!

HBCUs all over the country are receiving an increased amount of funding and it is thanks to the American Rescue Plan!

In an announcement, The White House reported the federal funding of $2.7 billion for 100 HBCUs around the country. According to Rollingout, from California to Florida, every institution in between will receive the money. 

As stated on The White House Website, “these funds were provided through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund [HEERF] over the past year.” 

Also, the press release states, “is a key part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to shared prosperity and equity for all Americans.” 

This announcement comes on the heels of a Forbes magazine report stating HBCUs have been cheated out of $12.8 billion combined. 

Here is the partial list of the HBCUs receiving the funding:

1. Alabama: $334 million

2. District of Columbia: $88 million

3. Florida: $156 million

4. Georgia: $260 million

5. Mississippi: $237 million

6. Pennsylvania: $25 million

It has also been stated that a series of HBCUs benefited from the Coronavirus relief bill. “These funds are already being used by colleges and universities across the country to serve students and ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic,” the White House website states. 

It is good to see HBCUs receiving funding. Hopefully, they can fix the living conditions they offer the students that live on campus also.