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The Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education (AIHE) Initiative - Phase 2 Implementation Grants is a Lilly Endowment program allocating up to million to help Indiana colleges and universities develop strategies for integrating AI into student education and workforce preparation. Phase 2 Implementation Grants range from million to million per institution based on enrollment, with proposals due May 1, 2026.
Eligible institutions must have participated in the Phase 1 planning grant process. A separate Phase 2 Collaboration Grant pool of up to million is available for groups of institutions working jointly on AI-focused projects. The initiative supports curriculum development, institutional strategy, and student outcomes in an AI-driven future.
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Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education - Lilly Endowment Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education L illy Endowment is pleased to announce its Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education initiative (AIHE). The aim of this new initiative is 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.
Planning grant proposals were due by noon (ET) on December 1, 2025. Phase 2 Implementation Grants: Institutions may submit proposals for implementation grants ranging from $5 million to $25 million each depending on the student enrollment of the institution. Implementation grant proposals are due by noon (ET) on May 1, 2026 .
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 should identify a lead institution to submit a concept paper that describes the group’s ideas to work together on projects that align with the aim of AIHE. Collaboration grant concept papers are due by noon (ET) on May 1, 2026 .
After reviewing the concept papers, Endowment staff will invite collaborative groups with compelling concepts to submit full proposals for consideration by noon (ET) on September 25, 2026. To learn about specific eligibility requirements and funding amounts for each phase of the initiative, please read the Request for Proposals .
Applicants can access any provided forms necessary for submissions in the Resources block on the upper right side of the page. For questions about this initiative refer to the 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: Indiana colleges and universities that participated in the Phase 1 planning grant process. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000,000 - $25,000,000 per institution. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education (AIHE) Initiative - Phase 2 Implementation Grants is funded by Lilly Endowment Inc.. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Indiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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