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Find similar grantsNursing, Allied Health and Other Health-Related Education Grant Program is sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Supports the development of innovative projects in nursing education, including competency-based curricula and pathways from certified nurse aid to a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
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Nursing, Allied Health and Other Health-Related Education Grant Program - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Intent Eligibility How to Apply Important Dates Rules and Regulations Grant Cycle Additional Notes Contact ***Formerly referred to as “Nursing Innovation Grant Program” or “NIGP”*** The Nursing, Allied Health and Other Health-Related Education Grant Program is an initiative to help address the state’s nursing shortage.
The program was established by the 76th Texas Legislature in 1999 and codified in Texas Education Code Section 63. 202 (f) and (g) to help relieve the state’s nursing shortage. It is funded with proceeds from the Texas Tobacco Lawsuit Settlement.
A program approved by the Texas Board of Nursing that prepares students for initial licensure as Registered Nurses ( RNs) at Texas public institutions of higher education and Texas independent higher education institutions, as defined in Texas Education Code 61. 003. A nursing program currently designated as Conditional Approval under 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Section 215.
4, by the Texas Board of Nursing is not an Eligible Applicant. Not accepting applications at this time will work. THECB Announcement of Grant Awards Grant Period of Performance Begins Grant Period of Performance Ends The Nursing, Allied Health and Other Health-Related Education Grant Program was established by the 76th Texas Legislature in 1999 and codified in Texas Education Code Section 63.
202 (f) and (g) to help relieve the state’s nursing shortage. It is funded with proceeds from the Texas Tobacco Lawsuit Settlement. Grant Cycle 2025 - 2027 Grant Awards List Grant Program Name Clarification: The Nursing, Allied Health and Other Health-Related Education Grant Program has previously been referred to as the “NIGP” or ” Nursing Innovation Grant Program”.
The NIGP is a different grant program, and is not interchangeable with the Nursing, Allied Health and Other Health-Related Education Grant Program.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Texas institutions of higher education offering prelicensure nursing education programs approved by the Texas Board of Nursing. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Nursing, Allied Health and Other Health-Related Education Grant Program are due December 31, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Nursing, Allied Health and Other Health-Related Education Grant Program is funded by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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