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Higher Education Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) is sponsored by New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority (NJEFA) in partnership with the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE).
The Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) provides grants for the cost of renewal, renovation, improvement, expansion, construction, and reconstruction of facilities and technology infrastructure at New Jersey's four-year public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education. Public institutions pay 1/3 of the debt service, while private institutions pay 1/2.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Four-year public and private nonprofit institutions in New Jersey that are eligible to receive state aid; county colleges are not eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows maximum authorized: $550 million (program total). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Higher Education Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) is funded by New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority (NJEFA) in partnership with the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New Jersey. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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