Mini-Grant Program for Faculty and Staff

The objective of Mini-Grant program is to provide support to faculty and staff as they engage in strategies to promote their own professional development, and/or student success.   Any faculty or staff member may apply for funding.  The Foundation budgets $2,500 annually for mini-grants. The intent is to fund several smaller grants throughout the year. The total budget request from any one faculty or staff member should not exceed $750 per academic year.  Funding will be provided on the basis of the rationale presented in the proposal.   Each applicant must provide a written report upon completion of the Mini-Grant.

Guidelines for Mini-Grant Submission

2025 Deadlines:

March 7 for notification March 20

May 9 for notification May 22

July 2 for notification July 17

September 5 for notification September 18

November 7 for notification November 19

January 9 for notification January 22, 2026

The remainder of 2026 deadlines will be determined when the Foundation Board sets the meeting schedule in November 2025.

The remainder of 2025 deadlines will be determined when the Foundation Board sets the meeting schedule in November 2024.

Applications should be submitted to Patty Kellam by the deadline. Please note that approval by Department Chair and/or Vice President is required before you submit. For more information, please see the application, or contact pkellam@es.vccs.edu.