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Summary

History of Funding

Previous awrdees can be viewed on the program website at: https://www.highered.texas.gov/our-work/supporting-our-institutions/institutional-grant-opportunities/nursing-innovation-grant-program/

Additional Information

Applications will be evaluated on:

1. Significance of Project (30 points)
   1. The project is relevant and timely to current nursing issues. (5 points)
   2. The project is important for one or more geographic areas in the state. (5 points)
   3. The project scope and its proposed approaches are distinct from current or existing practices, and the project advances knowledge that will be useful to other institutions in the state. (5 points)
   4. The project would make an impact in addressing the shortage of registered nurses and/or qualified faculty. (10 points)
   5. The project or similar activity will continue after the grant period ends. (5 points)
2. Resources and Cost Effectiveness (45 points)
   1. Existing resources at the Applicant institution are used. (5 points)
   2. The professional credentials and experiences of the project's key personnel are relevant to the project. (10 points)
   3. Proposed budget items are adequately justified and are consistent with the allowable costs and restrictions specified in the RFA. (10 points)
   4. The budget is reasonable and realistic for the project goals, indicating effective use of grant funds. (15 points)
   5. Local funding is available to share in the cost of the program. (5 points)
3. Project Design (25 points)
   1. The project is well-defined, supported by research/past experience, and has a cohesive design that supports the timely completion of goal, objectives, and outcomes. (10 points)
   2. The Project Work Plan is realistic, appropriate, and described in sufficient detail. (10 points)
   3. The project can be completed within the Grant Period. (5 points)
4. Evaluation and Expected Outcomes (30 points)
   1. The Project Work Plan describes the measurement methodology to evaluate the outcomes from the project. (10 points)
   2. The evaluation methodology is appropriate and effective. (10 points)
   3. The outcomes are realistic. (10 points)

Funds cannot be used for:

• Costs incurred prior to the Grant Period;
• Costs already budgeted, encumbered, or incurred with other funds available to the Applicant or partners
• Student financial assistance that is not graduate assistantships supporting clinical instruction
• Salaries or other forms of personnel compensation that are calculated at a higher pay rate than that which an individual normally receives in a position (or in a similar position)
• Incentive payments, including but not limited to gift cards or gas cards
• Construction of facilities, major renovations including structural changes, architect's fees, and feasibility studies
• Facility rental fees that are in excess of fees charged for institution activities/events
• Application fees and costs related to institutional or programmatic accreditation
• Warranties, protection plans, and service contracts beyond the standard coverage period that is included in the purchase price of approved equipment
• Alcohol
• Foreign travel
• Travel not consistent with state of Texas guidelines relating to type (transportation, lodging, meals), funding basis (as actual cost, per diem, mileage), cost effectiveness, and reasonableness
• Indirect costs

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