Submitted by: Chad Hearne, foundation@uca.edu on 01/23/2026
Each fall and spring semester, the Foundation awards grants to faculty to support events or activities that enhance learning opportunities at UCA. These grants are intended to encourage creative endeavors that may serve as “seeds” for future programs or support innovative activities that enhance the reputation of UCA.
Highest priority is given to innovative proposals that directly involve students and enhances the outreach of the university in a manner consistent with UCA principles. Proposals for projects that may serve as seeds for development of more permanent programming are generally ranked above other requests. However, proposals for worthy activities that cannot be covered by established budgets may also be considered.
The request for proposals will be valid through academic year 2026-2027. Completed applications must be submitted no later than March 6, 2026. Award decisions will be made no later than March 20, 2026 by a committee appointed by the UCA Foundation, which includes faculty and community members. Completed applications, as well as letters of support from the applicant’s Dean and Department Chair, should be submitted through the online application.