Funding in the form of a one-time supplies & services transfer of funds is available to faculty teaching designated service-learning courses. The purpose of these funds is to help faculty establish reciprocal partnerships in the community, cover start-up expenses for ongoing projects, or defray any cost associated with implementing a service-learning project. Faculty may request funds using the Service-Learning Funding Request Form.
Funding Requests
Funding requests for the completion of a service-learning project will be accepted, reviewed, and fulfilled on a rolling basis by the Service-Learning Advisory Committee beginning in September and ending in April. Twenty awards can be granted for projects taking place during the academic year. Applicants can expect to receive a response within two weeks of submission.
Grants may be used to pay or reimburse project expenses incurred between July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025.
Selection Criteria
The following criteria will be used to award funding requests from faculty for the completion of a service-learning project.
- The availability of alternative funding sources
- The description of how funds will be used clearly demonstrates that funds are needed to successfully implement the service-learning project
- Preference will be granted to new service-learning projects
- Preference will be granted to proposals to use funds for the direct benefit of the community partner or a population in need
- Grant awards will not exceed $250; partial grants may be awarded as needed to conserve available funds
- A faculty member may only receive one service-learning grant per year, except when excess funds are available
Award Requirements
- At the end of the service-learning project, please send a report and photos (if available) to the Director of Experiential and Community-Engaged Learning
- Funds must be used to complete the activity for which they are requested during the semester in which they are requested; any unused funds must be returned to the Provost’s Office
- Funds used must conform to the guidelines for the use of state funds.
You may also want to consider applying for UCA Foundation Faculty Grants. Preference is given to programs that encourage campus and community involvement.