This grant program seeks to increase the number of registered professional nurses with high quality post-secondary credentials to meet the demands of the Illinois economy. Eligible nursing programs include Associate Degrees in Nursing (ADN), Registered Nursing to Baccalaureate Degree Completion Programs (RN-BSN), and Baccalaureate Degrees in Nursing (BSN). Programs must meet accreditation requirements and other eligibility criteria. Nursing schools that meet the eligibility criteria will be able to compete for grant awards. Grant proposals must improve or expand existing nursing programs using strategies that are supported by current research and best practices. Also, proposals must relate to institutional performance measures and goals. Additionally, the Board will be looking for evidence of proposals that will help to close equity gaps in enrollment, course completion, graduation, and/or licensure by student who are African American, Latino, low-income, first-generation college, from rural communities, working adults or students with disabilities.

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110 ILCS 205/9.31

110 ILCS 205/9.31

Increase the number of registered nurses graduating from Illinois institutions of higher learning, with an emphasis on expansion and enhancement of program success for underrepresented student populations and locations.

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Eligible nursing programs include Associate Degrees in Nursing (ADN), Registered Nursing to Baccalaureate Degree Completion Programs (RN-BSN), and Baccalaureate Degrees in Nursing (BSN). Programs must meet accreditation requirements and other eligibility criteria.

Education Organizations;

Illinois institutions offering registered professional nursing programs at the associate, baccalaureate, and master level.

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Project Grants

Education

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Applications typically open in summer and close in the fall, with an at least 45-day deadline period.

Scoring rubric that aligns with program requirements.

Agency review team.

Due October 14, 2024, by 4:00 p.m.

30-45 days

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Period and close out reports per agreement.

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An evaluation of the program is submitted by the institution with the final close out report.

Applications are to be submitted via Amplifund this year.

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Expand student services, implement next generation NCLEX exam expectations, adopt competency-based education and assessment methods for nursing education, improve clinical partnerships or experiences, special recruitment and retention strategies, hiring additional nursing faculty, develop or expand instructional programs, improve or increase nursing classrooms or labs, purchase equipment or other program-related instructional materials.

FY 2018 : $373,900
FY 2019 : $373,900
FY 2020 : $373,900
FY 2021 : $373,900
FY 2022 : $373,900
FY 2023 : $750,000
FY 2024 : $1,500,000
FY 2025 : $1,500,000