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Lilly Endowment AI in Higher Education Initiative is sponsored by Lilly Endowment. Funds Indiana colleges and universities in addressing the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence in higher education.
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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 Indiana colleges and universities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500 million allocated across multiple years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Lilly Endowment AI in Higher Education Initiative are due September 25, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Lilly Endowment AI in Higher Education Initiative is funded by Lilly Endowment. 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.
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National Clergy Renewal Program is a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. that funds intentional periods of renewal and reflection for Christian pastors, allowing them to step away from the persistent obligations of daily ministry. Administered through Christian Theological Seminary, the program is designed for congregations and pastors who share a strong, trusting relationship and are committed to continued ministry together. Renewal periods are not vacations but structured times for exploration and spiritual refreshment aimed at renewing enthusiasm and creativity for congregational leadership. Awards range from $15,000 to $60,000. Eligible applicants are Christian congregations in all 50 U.S. states except Indiana, and Puerto Rico.
Sacred Places Indiana Fund is sponsored by Indiana Landmarks (supported by Lilly Endowment Inc.). This program offers matching planning and capital grants to eligible congregations in Indiana that have identified significant capital needs at their historic houses of worship and are ready to undertake a capital campaign. It also provides intensive training in landmark stewardship, community engagement, and fundraising.
Empowering Communities Grants is sponsored by PPL Foundation. These grants enrich the overall vitality of the community through programs that protect the environment and improve people's lives. Focus areas include environmental stewardship and education. Projects involving native plant pollinator habitat restoration within the Schuylkill watershed could align with environmental stewardship goals.
Brown Girl Jane x SheaMoisture Grant is a grant from SheaMoisture and Brown Girl Jane that funds Black and woman-owned beauty and wellness businesses in the United States. Part of SheaMoisture's broader commitment to addressing racial inequality through its $1 million annual giving fund, this program specifically supports founders at the intersection of Black and women-owned entrepreneurship in the beauty and wellness sector. Applicants must be based in the U.S. and have operated their business for at least one year. Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000. Check the SheaMoisture Fund website for the current open cycle, as deadlines vary by cohort.
The Eli Lilly and Company Foundation's 2026 Open Call opened June 1 and closes July 3, across three focus areas: Global Health, K-12 STEM Education, and Economic Mobility. But two of the three only fund Marion County, Indiana. Here is how to read the geographic fine print, why the funder's commercial identity shapes what wins, and how to position a proposal that actually fits.
Read articleThe Lilly Foundation's 2026 Open Call accepts pre-applications June 1 through July 3. Its three priorities — Global Health, K-12 STEM Education, and Economic Mobility — look national, but the education and mobility tracks concentrate heavily in Marion County, Indiana, while the health track funds cardiometabolic work abroad. Here's how to read the geography before you spend a week on a pre-application you can't win.
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