The purpose of the Nursing School Grant Program is to increase the number of registered nurses graduating from Illinois institutions of higher learning. The Nursing School Grant Program will award grants in 2 categories: Expansion Grants and Improvement Grants. 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. Expansion grants and Improvement grants shall be determined in a competitive process and will be awarded on the basis of NCLEX-RN pass rates and other performance criteria. Expansion Grant funds may be used to hire faculty, develop new programs and increase classroom space to expand capacity. Improvement grant awards will be much smaller award amounts and may be used to purchase classroom materials, increase academic support services, or make curriculum modifications to increase retention and licensing exam pass rates.

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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 September 29, 2023 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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Lab equipment; classroom and teaching enhancements; improvements and accessibility to meet all student needs.

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