Deadline: 1 November 2017
The Arthur Vining Davis Foundation is seeking applications for its Private Higher Education Program. Support for private colleges and universities is grounded in Arthur Vining Davis’ conviction that “an educated society strengthens democracy through principled, thoughtful and compassionate leadership.”
The Foundations philanthropy to private higher education concentrates on private colleges and universities with a primary academic mission in the liberal arts and sciences, rather than career or vocational studies.
Focus Areas
- Leadership development for faculty, students, and senior leaders
- Interfaith literacy and leadership for curriculum, student, and faculty research
- Environmental stewardship and sustainability in research, curriculum, and experience
- Student and faculty intellectual inquiry, including faculty development and support for student – faculty undergraduate research
- Diversity, inclusion, and support for underserved education constituencies
Funding Information
Private higher education institutions may request planning grants that range from $25,000 up to $100,000, or comprehensive grants up to $250,000 – $300,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- All private, four-year residential colleges and universities are eligible to apply.
- Those institutions undergoing a presidential transition must wait to submit a proposal until the new president has been in office for a year.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit Arthur Vining Davis Foundation.