FY27 Nursing School Grant

The FY27 Nursing School Grant is a competitive state‑funded grant administered by the Illinois Board of Higher Education to support Illinois nursing education programs (ADN, RN‑BSN, BSN, and graduate levels). Eligible public education organizations can apply for awards ranging from $10,000 to $150,000 to expand or improve nursing curricula, student services, faculty hiring, clinical partnerships, equipment, and facilities, with a strong emphasis on closing equity gaps for under‑represented student groups. Up to 20 awards are expected, with a total program budget of $1.5 million. Proposals must include a detailed budget, performance metrics, and an equity‑focused plan, and must meet a matching‑fund requirement. Funding is disbursed in two installments (50% upon award execution, 50% after deliverable submission). • Eligible applicants: Illinois public education institutions offering nursing programs (associate, baccalaureate, master). • Funding focus: student services, NGN exam implementation, competency‑based education, clinical experiences, recruitment, faculty hiring, instructional delivery modes, space upgrades, equipment purchases. • Award size: $10K‑$150K; total funding $1.5M; up to 20 grantees. • Matching requirement: Yes (cash or in‑kind). • Reporting: Quarterly reports and final close‑out; strict timelines. • Evaluation criteria: project objectives, budget justification, equity impact, assessment plan, institutional support (total 100%).