Each year, OSHE manages a number of grant programs and initiatives for New Jersey institutions of higher education that are funded by the annual state budget. Our office does not award any financial aid directly to students and the opportunities listed here are for institutions, who in turn leverage funding for various purposes that include student supports.
| Status | Notice of Opportunity | Budget Template | FAQs | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | FY26 Hunger-Free Campus Grant | September 26, 2025 | ||
| Closed | FY26 County College-Based Centers for Adult Transition (Re-Application for Continued Funding) | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Closed | FY25 Global Entrepreneurs in Residence Program | 5:00 p.m. ET on December 6, 2024 | ||
| Closed | FY26 Innovation Dual Enrollment Program | 5:00 p.m. ET on September 5, 2025 | ||
| Closed | FY25 Centers for Adult Transition at County Colleges | August 2, 2024 | ||
| Closed | FY25 Hunger-Free Campus Grant | August 9, 2024 | ||
| Closed | Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) II | N/A | November 19, 2020 | |
| Closed | Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) I | N/A | October 1, 2020 |
OSHE is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to design and implement a national landscape analysis of mergers, consolidations, and acquisitions of higher education with tailored insights based on New Jersey’s higher education context. This project is a part of the State’s Fiscal Year 2026 investment in a merger consultant.
| Status | Notice of Opportunity | Deadline for Questions | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Mapping the Future | January 31, 2026 | 5 p.m. ET | February 16, 2026 | 5 p.m. ET |
| Open | Opportunity Outlook | January 31, 2026 | 5 p.m. ET | February 16, 2026 | 5 p.m. ET |
| Open | Collaborative Engagement and Outreach | January 31, 2026 | 5 p.m. ET | February 16, 2026 | 5 p.m. ET |
For information about federal grant opportunities, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education.
For more information and questions about state financial aid for students, please contact the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
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