Office of the Secretary of Higher EducationAugust 18
September 10
September 22
All applications due by 4:00 p.m. EDT
Eligible institutions include public and private colleges and universities in New Jersey that receive State aid. 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 Summer 2025 Cycle of the CIF and HEFT Programs. Institutions 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), $110 million: 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. Institutions that may apply are four-year public and private institutions of higher education eligible to receive State aid.
Higher Education Facilities Trust Fund (HEFT), $140 million: 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. Institutions that may apply are public and private institutions eligible to receive State aid, including county colleges.
Come back on September 10, 2025 when the online application opens.
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