Nursing, Allied Health and Other Health-Related Education Grant Program

Intent

***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.

Eligibility

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.  

How to Apply

Accepting Applications

To view the Request for Applications (RFA) for the Nursing, Allied Health, and Other Health-Related Education Grant Program, 2025-2027, click on the link below and follow the instructions outlined in the RFA. When you are ready to apply, click on the application link. All submittals must be complete (inclusive of required signatures, acknowledgments, required attachments, etc.) and received by the posted due date. Incomplete and late submittals will not be considered for award.

Application Information

Review the RFA for detailed application information.

Ready to Apply?
Access the Nursing, Allied Health and Other Health-Related Education Grant Program Application.

Reminders:

• The Nursing, Allied Health and Other Health-Related Education Grant Program has a 24-month grant period.
• This is a competitive grant award based on eligibility requirements, funding priorities, best overall value to the state and in accordance with the goals of the grant, and other factors including past performance on THECB grants. 

Important Dates

Rules and Regulations

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

Additional Notes

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.