Nursing Innovation Grant Program NIGP AY 2027

The Nursing Innovation Grant Program (NIGP) for Appropriation Year 2027 is a state-funded initiative administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board under Rider 52. This program, detailed in Request for Applications 1357, establishes eligibility requirements and selection criteria for institutions seeking to implement nursing innovations. The program's operational framework includes a structured application process with a submission deadline of June 1, 2026. Under this program, the University of Houston has been issued a Notice of State Grant Award in the amount of 750,000 dollars. The grant term runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028, and was fully executed on October 1, 2026. Funding is distributed through a hybrid payment structure consisting of a 25 percent advance and 75 percent cost-reimbursement.