The work of equity and inclusion does not happen within silos, and engagement with one another and the community is crucial in building our aspirational environment. New and fresh ideas from different perspectives are what help push this work forward. With this in mind, OEI provides annual funding through the Climate Improvement Grants and the Engagement Fund. Both grants range from $250 - $2,500, and multiple projects are funded.
Campus Climate Improvement Grants
Campus Climate Improvement Grants fund projects that address challenges to climate and belonging, with past projects such as book cubs, film series, DEI learning resources, and more.
OEI Engagement Fund
The Engagement Fund supports partnerships that thoughtfully engage the UMass community in our collective effort to build a more inclusive campus, such as cross-departmental conferences, collaborative workshops, and other engagement opportunities.
Advancing Community, Democracy, and Dialogue Grant Funding
UMass Community, Democracy, and Dialogue grants support grassroots efforts led by faculty, students, and staff to promote diverse discourse and open dialogue on critical global and domestic social issues. These grants support activities such as workshops, symposia, brown bag lunches, guest speakers, and the development of curricula or resources. Application opens in August and December.
CONTACT: Linda Ziegenbein