Opportunities for Collaboration
Before preparing a collaborative proposal of this nature, faculty members should discuss their proposed project with one of the College's grants professionals (Ina Remus, Laura Hines, or Tess Powers) to coordinate a discussion with the dean of the faculty and/or the provost.
ACM Grant Funded Programs
The Associated Colleges of the Midwest offers a number of opportunities for faculty at ACM institutions:
"Through online and in-person events, ACM will provide leaders, faculty, and staff on ACM campuses with the time, support, and guidance to develop competitive proposals to secure external funding. ACM will leverage the wisdom and experience of individuals within and beyond the ACM community to equip our members for success.
With several external grants coming to completion in 2025, ACM will seek support to expand our programming to address the stated priorities of member campuses, including supporting innovation in resource-constrained environments, preparing graduates for rewarding careers, and cultivating campus cultures that promote student, faculty, and staff retention."
Deadlines vary based on the program.
Teagle Foundation's Education for American Civic Life
Supports faculty-led efforts to prepare graduates to become informed and engaged participants in the civic life of their local, national and global communities.
Grant awards will range from $100,000 to $400,000 over 2 to 3 years. Planning grants of ~$25,000 for 6 to 12 months.
Concept papers (3 to 5 pages) considered on a rolling basis.
Teagle Foundation's Pathways to the Liberal Arts
Supports faculty-led efforts to improve access to and success in liberal arts education, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who might not ordinarily attempt a rigorous liberal arts program.
Grant awards will range from $100,000 to $400,000 over 2 to 3 years.
Concept papers (3 to 5 pages) considered on a rolling basis.
NEH Humanities Connections
Supports "innovative curricular approaches to support productive partnerships among humanities faculty and their counterparts in the social and natural sciences and in pre-service or professional programs such as business, engineering, health sciences, law, computer science and other technology-driven fields"
Planning grants up to $35K
Deadline: Proposals due in mid-September. Notification the following spring.