The PSEG program encourages proposals for projects that will:
- Have immediate impact on a community-identified problem, need, or opportunity, with the potential for longer term engagement and impact;
- Build the capacity of the community partner organization, leading to increased effectiveness;
- Advance the faculty or professional staff member’s research, scholarship, or professional activities
- Lead to competitive proposals for sponsored research or recognition in the applicant’s discipline or profession;
- Provide new opportunities for UMass Amherst students to advance their education and training.
The PSEG program accepts proposals for projects from full-time faculty and professional staff in all disciplines and fields. Projects must be developed in collaboration with at least one community partner organization but may include additional community partner organizations and UMass faculty and professional staff. Each partnering community organization must contribute in-kind or financial resources and identify an individual to lead their participation in the project. The organization with the main role in developing and implementing the project must be designated the Primary Community Partner Organization and may be a subawardee. Projects that engage students are encouraged, provided their involvement is integral to the outcomes of the project.
Awards
Projects start on August 1, 2027 and are one year long. The maximum request is $15,000.
Eligibility
- Full-time UMass Amherst faculty members whose appointments extend beyond the current academic year.
- Full-time UMass Amherst professional staff members with permanent positions.
- Eligible applicants are limited to participation in any capacity on only one proposal in a given year.
Applicants are not eligible to serve as Principal Investigator if:
- They hold part time or temporary appointments or positions at the university or will be separating from the university before that date.
- They have received two PSEG awards over any seven-year period.
- They have not submitted a final report or an annual survey for a previous award. Final reports and surveys for previous awards must be submitted and accepted prior to submission of a new proposal.
Timeline
- Deadline for submission: January 18, 2027
- Spring 2027: Notification of awards
- August 1, 2027: Award start date
- July 31, 2028: Award end date
Final Report
A Final Report on the outcomes and impact of your project is due within 90 days of the completion of the grant period.
Request for Proposals
Find complete details about the 2027 Public Service Endowment Grants program program in the RFP/Instructions/FAQs document (coming soon).