Office of the Secretary of Higher EducationThe Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) is responsible for the process to award $50 million committed in the FY26 State Budget for higher education capital facilities to New Jersey City University ("NJCU"). For the Fall 2025 Cycle, NJCU, the only eligible institution, will be funded from two of the revolving state-backed bond programs - $1,142,675.12 will be available from the Higher Education Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) and $4,456,024.20 will be available from the Higher Education Facilities Trust (HEFT). These bond programs were formed to support higher education capital facilities projects. OSHE has determined that priority will be given to projects which address emergent "deferred maintenance" needs.
December 1-5 (due by 12 p.m.)
December 1
December 10
December 15
December 15 (noon)
December 16
All applications due by 12:00 p.m. EDT
The application period is now closed.
Projects must address capital needs such as renovations, new construction, infrastructure improvements, or deferred maintenance that supports student success and campus safety. For full eligibility requirements, allowable uses, and application procedures, please review the official program documents below.
This is a joint solicitation for Applications for the Fall 2025 Cycle of the CIF and HEFT Programs. The eligible institution must submit an application for an eligible project(s) in order to be considered for grant funding, according to the guidelines and information in this document.
Higher Education Capital Improvement Fund (CIF): The purpose of CIF is to provide grants for the cost, or a portion of the cost, of the renewal, renovation, improvement, expansion, construction, and reconstruction of facilities and technology infrastructure.
Higher Education Facilities Trust Fund (HEFT): The purpose of HEFT is to provide grants for the cost, or a portion of the cost, of the construction, reconstruction, development, extension, and improvement of instructional, laboratory, communication, and research facilities.
| Date | Subject | Link Type |
|---|---|---|
| Date | Subject | Link Type |
| 12/01/2025 | Fall 2025 Joint Solicitation for Grant Applications | |
| 12/01/2025 | Fall 2025 Grant Application | |
| 12/01/2025 | Budget/Sources of Funds Template | |
| 12/01/2025 | Technical Assistance | |
| 08/22/2025 | Legal Disclaimer for Resolution Templates |
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