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AI in Higher Education (AIHE) Initiative - Planning Grants is sponsored by Lilly Endowment Inc.. This initiative helps Indiana colleges and universities consider the challenges and opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) presents for their institutions and their students, and develop new or enhance existing strategies and programs to improve their students' educatio…
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Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education - Lilly Endowment Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education L illy Endowment’s Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education initiative (AIHE) aims to help Indiana colleges and universities: Consider more fully the challenges and opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) presents for their institutions and their students.
Develop new or enhance existing strategies to improve their students’ educational opportunities and outcomes and their preparation to prosper in the workplace and life in a future that will be increasingly shaped by AI. The Endowment is allocating up to $500 million for this multi-year initiative. Colleges and universities invited to participate in the initiative may request funding through a two-phase process.
Phase 1 Planning Grants: Eligible Indiana colleges and universities submitted letter proposals requesting planning grants ranging from $125,000 to $300,000 each depending on the student enrollment of the institution. Planning grants may be used to help institutions explore ways in which they might address various challenges and opportunities arising from the rapid advances in AI technologies.
Phase 2 Implementation Grants: Institutions submitted proposals for implementation grants ranging from $5 million to $25 million each depending on the student enrollment of the institution. Phase 2 Collaboration Grants: The Endowment has allocated up to $200 million for collaboration grants.
To be considered for this collaboration grant funding opportunity, each collaborating group of institutions identified a lead institution to submit a concept paper that described the group’s ideas to work together on projects that align with the aim of AIHE. Endowment staff will invite collaborative groups with compelling concepts to submit full proposals for consideration by noon (ET) on September 25, 2026 .
For questions about this initiative, refer to the Request for Proposals, initiative FAQs or email AIHE@lei. org . Contact Information Form (Phase 1 Planning Grants and Phase 2 Implementation Grants) Exempt Status and Charity/Foundation Status Information Form Concept Paper Information Form (Phase 2 Collaboration Grants) Submission Instructions and Checklists
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible higher education institutions in Indiana. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $125,000 to $300,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
AI in Higher Education (AIHE) Initiative - Planning Grants is funded by Lilly Endowment Inc.. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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