Nursing Innovation Grant Program NIGP AY 2027

The Nursing Innovation Grant Program NIGP AY 2027 is a state-funded initiative administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board under Rider 52. This program is designed to support nursing innovation through a competitive application process, as outlined in Request for Applications RFA 1357. The program establishes eligibility requirements and selection criteria to award grants to qualified institutions aimed at advancing nursing education and practice. Under this program, Texas Woman’s University has been granted an award totaling 749,977 dollars. The term of the agreement begins on September 1, 2026, and concludes on August 31, 2028. The financial structure of the award consists of an initial 25 percent advancement, with the remaining 75 percent provided through a cost-reimbursement model. This legally binding agreement was finalized and signed by officials from both the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Texas Woman’s University on October 1, 2026.