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Lilly Endowment Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education Initiative is a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. that funds Indiana colleges and universities to explore and respond to the challenges and opportunities that artificial intelligence presents for higher education.
The initiative helps institutions develop or enhance strategies to improve student educational outcomes, workforce preparation, and long-term success in an AI-shaped future. The Endowment has allocated up to $500 million for this multi-year initiative. Eligible applicants are Indiana colleges and universities invited to participate by the Endowment.
Institutions invited to participate may request planning grants and implementation grants at varying levels. The deadline for the current invitation cycle is May 1, 2026.
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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
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Indiana colleges and universities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Funding amounts vary based on project scope and sponsor guidance. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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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.
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.
Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Education & Human Resources (IUSE: EHR) Program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program promotes novel, creative, and transformative approaches to generating and using new knowledge about STEM teaching and learning to improve STEM education for undergraduate students. It supports projects that bring recent advances in STEM knowledge into undergraduate education, adapt, improve, and incorporate evidence-based practices, and lay the groundwork for institutional improvement in STEM education. Professional development for instructors to ensure adoption of new and effective pedagogical techniques is a potential topic of interest.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
The California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division is making approximately .7 million available to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, appropriated under the 2021 Budget Act. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and direct-funded charter schools—both current CSPP contractors and new applicants. Funding supports full-day/full-year or part-day/part-year preschool services for income-eligible children beginning in FY 2024–25. Awards are allocated by county based on Local Planning Council priority areas and application scores, with redistribution provisions if county allocations are underutilized.