Faculty Funding Opportunities: Community Engagement
Faculty Funding Opportunities for Community Engagement
| Program Name | Program Description | Award Amount | Deadline | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelson Faculty Innovator in Residence | Provides one faculty member a year-long appointment and grant to support work with the Hurt Hub. Responsibilities include working on a project/research/some other innovation directly tied to their scholarly research or to a professional interest; teaching workshops; and serving as liaison/advocate for and advisor to the Hurt Hub. | $15,000 | December | |
| John Crosland Jr. Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) | Provide funds to enhance faculty/staff teaching methods and student learning experiences. Funding examples include things like support for traveling to a teaching workshop or conference; registering for an online course/workshop; bringing a pedagogical expert or other relevant speaker to campus; starting/hosting an on-campus discussion series; purchasing supplies, equipment, or a technology tool/license/subscription; developing a co-curricular program for students or colleagues. | Varies | Rolling | |
| Community-Based Learning Curricular Development Grant | Faculty curriculum development grants to support the integration of community-based learning components into existing courses and other academic community work. Grants range up to $3,500 and can support a faculty member’s time developing a course (up to $1,500), costs associated with community-based course projects, a student working with a faculty member on a community-based summer project, a speaker that focuses on social change work, or professional development opportunities. Faculty then work with center staff members to identify community partners and projects. | Up to $3,500 | Rolling | |
| Community Engaged Faculty Fellows Program | A year-long fellowship that supports faculty to deepen their community engaged scholarship, build the capacity of our local community in the Charlotte region, and provide input into faculty resources for community-engaged and experiential learning. | $15,000 | Rolling | |
| Charles N. Williamson Endowment | Supports curricular and co-curricular projects and programs that promote understanding of gay and lesbian issues. Examples of possible project types include, but are not limited to, course development, visiting lectures, mentored student travel, and creative arts productions. | Varies | Rolling | Faculty Development Team |