Community Engagement Grants
Deadlines
Application: May 1, 2026 - 11:59 pm. No late applications accepted.
Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027
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Overview
The Community Engagement Grants Program provides funding to support faculty-led projects that foster collaboration between WVU and external communities, enhance public service and outreach, and contribute to community-engaged scholarship. Application for funding will be reviewed and awarded by the faculty senate service committee.
| Total Funding Available: | $60,000 |
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| Maximum Award: | Up to $10,000 per project |
| Funding Source: | WVU Provost’s Office |
| Application System: | WVU+kc internal grants module |
Purpose and Priorities
Proposals should align with WVU’s public service mission and demonstrate:
- Meaningful community engagement and partnerships
- Clear benefits to West Virginia communities and/or broader public audiences
- Integration of community-engaged service, teaching, and/or scholarship
- Potential for sustainable impact or future external funding
Eligibility
- Open to WVU faculty (all campuses)
- Collaborative proposals across disciplines and/or units are encouraged
- Partnerships with community organizations are strongly recommended
Grant Timeline
| May 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. | Proposals due |
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| May 20, 2026 | Awards announced |
| July 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027 | Project performance period |
| May 15, 2027 | Final report due |
| June 2027 | Presentation of outcomes at WVU Faculty Senate Meeting |
Allowable Expenses
- Project materials and supplies
- Travel directly related to project implementation
- Limited personnel support
- Salary support not available for 12-month faculty
- Personnel support may include student time (undergraduate or graduate)
Question? Please contact
Lauren Prinzo for more information.