The Forecast of Funding Opportunities is by no means a complete list (although it is well-researched and pretty comprehensive). The intention behind it is to give faculty, staff and divisions enough lead time to plan and develop their projects and proposals. Many of these opportunities are annual so if you miss one this year, it is usually held again at approximately the same time the following year. If you come across any opportunities that you think should be added to this list, please email me at ywu-craig@chabotcollege.edu. Thank you for your interest!
Grants Year-End Report -
Spring 2007
Funding Opportunities for Individual Faculty/Staff - April 2007
Funding Opportunities for College Programs - March 2007
Funding Opportunities for Individual Faculty/Staff - Nov/Dec 2006
Funding Opportunities for College Programs - November 2006
March 2004
December 2003
September 2003
August 2002
May 2002
Fund for Instructional Improvement 2002
April 2002
March 2002
Fund for Student Success 2002
December 2001
November 2001
September 2001
The following grant opportunities were recently announced. Please feel free to contact me at x 6810 or via e-mail for additional information and/or grant application materials. Also, don't forget about the upcoming "Fine Art of Grantwriting" workshop dates.
Fine Art of Grantwriting flyer
CHALLENGE GRANTS
SPECIAL INITIATIVE FOR LOCAL HISTORY
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES (NEH)
http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/localhistory.html
Deadline: May 1, 2002
Challenge Grants help institutions to secure long-term support for, and improvements in, their humanities programs and resources. It should be noted that fund-raising is an integral part of the long-term planning required by the program. First-time grant recipients must raise from non-federal donors three times the amount of federal funds requested. Federal portions of NEH Challenge Grants have ranged in recent years from $20,000 to $625,000. A common use of grant awards is the establishment of endowment funds to support humanities activities such as endowed positions, public programming, fellowships, lecture series, visiting scholars, faculty development, and other related activities. About one in four applications are funded.
A Special Initiative for Local History is also available to help institutions improve their humanities resources in local history. Preference will be given to institutions with annual budgets of less than $100,000 and to institutions setting up new endowments for humanities programs. Awards ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 will require recipients to raise an equal amount from non-federal sources. Examples of activities include: a permanent lecture series, a continuing exhibition series based on topics of community interest, ongoing seminar programs for adult learners, or continuing teacher workshops using local history resources among others. The level of competition is unknown as this is a new grant program.
COURSE, CURRICULUM, AND LABORATORY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CCLI)
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/EHR/DUE/programs/ccli/
Deadline: June 6, 2002, for the EMD and ND tracks; December 4, 2002, for the A&I track
The CCLI program seeks to improve the quality of science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education (SMET) for all students and targets activities affecting learning environments, course content, curriculum, and educational practices. The program includes the following three tracks:
Educational Materials Development (EMD) projects are expected to produce innovative materials that incorporate effective educational practices to improve student learning of SMET. Projects to develop textbooks, software, or laboratory materials for commercial distribution are appropriate. Grants for proof of concept are awarded for up to $75,000 and for full implementation up to $500,000.
National Dissemination (ND) projects offer workshops, short courses, or similar activities on a national scale in single or multiple disciplines. Projects are expected to provide faculty with professional development opportunities to enable them to introduce new content into undergraduate courses and laboratories, and to explore educational practices to improve the effectiveness of their teaching. Grants are awarded up to $1,000,000.
Adaptation and Implementation (A&I) projects adapt and implement exemplary materials, laboratory experiences, and/or educational practices that have been developed and tested at other institutions to improve SMET education. Proposals may request funds in any budget category supported by NSF, or may request funds to purchase only equipment. New program area: NSF invites proposals for projects that enable a group of faculty to explore strategies for overcoming identified challenges and barriers to curricular reform. Grant awards range from $75,000 to $200,000 depending on the project.
GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS (NEA)
http://arts.endow.gov/guide/Orgs03/OrgIndex.html
Deadline: August 12, 2002
The NEA grant program supports core artistic and public service projects of organizations that are involved in the arts. Assistance is available to projects of all types and sizes, and in all arts disciplines. Upcoming deadlines include the following initiatives:
Access: Making quality art as broadly available as possible.
Heritage and Preservation: Keeping our cultural heritage intact by recovering
and preserving our artistic achievements.
Grant awards range from $5,000 and $150,000, with the majority awarded at $25,000 or less. All grants require a 1 to 1 match (100%). The Endowment will not provide funding for general or seasonal operating support, construction or renovation of facilities, or professional training in degree-granting institutions. An organization may submit only one application per fiscal year.
LEARNING & LEADERSHIP GRANTS
INNOVATION GRANTS
THE NEA FOUNDATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATION
http://www.nfie.org/programs/grantguides.htm
Deadline: None. Applications Accepted at Any Time
Learning & Leadership Grants fund recipients to participate in a high-quality professional development experience or organize a collegial study group that leads to improvements in practice, curriculum, and student achievement in the school or university. Grant funds may be used for fees, travel expenses, books, or other materials that enable applicants to learn subject matter, instructional approaches, and skills. The grant amount is $1,000 for an individual award and $3,000 for a study group project. The NEA Foundation will award up to 75 grants per year. Preference will be given to members of the National Education Association.
Innovation Grants support collaborative efforts by two or more colleagues to develop and implement creative and unique ideas that result in high student achievement. Innovative ideas that focus on closing the achievement gap for under served students are particularly encouraged. Grant awards of $2,000 may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, software, or professional development necessary to implement the innovative idea. Preference will be given to applicants who serve economically disadvantaged students. The NEA Foundation will award up to 250 grants per year.
Reminder:
NEH Humanities Focus Grants are due April 15, 2002.
Chancellor's Office Fund for Instructional Improvement (FII) Grants are due
May 22, 2002.