Funder: Lilly Endowment
Due Dates: December 1, 2025 (Phase 1 planning grant letter) | May 1, 2026 (Phase 2 implementation grant proposal) | May 1, 2026 (Phase 2 collaboration grant concept paper) | September 25, 2026 (Full Phase 2 collaboration proposal, by invitation)
Funding Amounts: Planning grants: $125,000–$300,000 (1 year); Implementation grants: $5M–$25M (up to 3 years); Collaboration grants: up to $40M (most cases); total initiative up to $500M
Summary: Multi-phase initiative supporting Indiana colleges and universities in developing strategies to address opportunities and challenges posed by artificial intelligence in higher education.
Key Information: Only invited Indiana colleges/universities are eligible; participation in Phase 1 is encouraged but not required for Phase 2.