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
RFA Coming Soon.
Application Information
Not accepting applications at this time.
Important Dates
Oct. 22, 2026
Request for Applications Published
December 2026
Application Deadline
May 01, 2025
THECB Announces Grant Awards and Begins Execution of Grant Agreements
Jan. 15, 2027
Grant Period Begins
Jan. 15, 2029
Grant Period Ends – Last Day to Incur Grant Funds
Mar. 15, 2029
Last Day to Return Unexpended Grant Funds to THECB
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.
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.