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The Community, Democracy, and Dialogue (CDD) initiative is currently welcoming UMass students, staff and faculty to submit proposals for the Advancing Community, Democracy, and Dialogue Grants. Proposals can be submitted online and are due by Feb. 20.

These grants support grassroots efforts that promote diverse discourse and open dialogue on critical global and domestic social issues. Up to $5,000 per project are available to support activities such as workshops, symposia, brown bag lunches, guest speakers and the development of curriculum or resources.

The CDD initiative at UMass Amherst was formed to help the campus community navigate challenging, complex and controversial subjects in ways that unite. The CDD exists to promote dialogue, academic inquiry and respect for differences in addressing the challenges of our time.

Previous projects have included “Disability Dialogue through Music, Arts, and Culture,” the “Beyond Borders Reading Series,” “Community and Neighborhood Organizing for Community Change,” and other creative ideas that have embodied the spirit of the CDD.

Interested applicants are encouraged to review the CDD website for FAQ's and grant guidelines, or to register for one of the following information sessions for more information or to workshop an idea, will be held on the following dates:

• Feb. 3: 1-2 p.m.
• Feb. 10: 3-4 p.m.
• Feb. 13: 10-11 a.m.
• Feb. 18: 10-11 a.m.
• Feb. 20: 10-11 a.m.

For questions, contact Linda Ziegenbein, assistant vice chancellor for strategic outreach and engagement, at [email protected].