Application Implementation Grants Eligibility To be eligible for an Implementation Grant, institutions must meet the following conditions: Are public or private and not-for-profit Are regionally accredited and baccalaureate degree-granting Are located in one of the six New England states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut Are single institutions or consortia of eligible institutions The foundation uses the 2021 Carnegie Classification as a general guideline to determine eligibility for institutions newly approved to offer four-year degrees. Please contact us if you are uncertain about your institution's eligibility. The foundation reserves the right to deem institutions placed on probation by their regional accrediting agency as ineligible. Endowments, scholarships, internships, and capital campaign requests are not eligible for funding. Please see the FAQ for additional funding restrictions and budget guidance. Concurrent grants: The foundation generally funds one implementation grant per institution at a time. In rare cases, we may consider a second application from an institution that has an active grant nearing completion. If you have an active implementation grant and are considering applying, please reach out to us before submitting, we are happy to discuss whether the timing is appropriate. What We Fund The foundation supports projects that strengthen undergraduate teaching and learning and help institutions control costs. For a full description of our funding objectives, visit our Funding Objectives page. To get a sense of the range of projects we have funded, including typical grant size and duration, browse our Grant History. Before You Apply We encourage prospective applicants to reach out to foundation staff before submitting a proposal. We're happy to discuss whether your idea aligns with our funding priorities, talk through budget questions, or give feedback on a draft. Getting in touch early gives us the best opportunity to help you put together a strong proposal. Email us at [email protected] to set up a time to talk. All submissions must be coordinated through your institution's development office. Institutional commitment is central to how we evaluate proposals and we want to know that institutional leadership supports the project and considers it a priority. What the Application Includes The online application will ask you to provide: Project narrative: A description of the project, its purpose, leadership, methods, and timetable for implementation, along with a description of expected outcomes and how you will assess whether those outcomes have been achieved. Budget: A one-page budget presented in columns by year. Please label each year as academic year, calendar year, or by specifying months. Do not use separate tabs for each year. Institutional information: Basic information about your institution and the key contacts for the grant. For a full preview of the application before you begin, download the Implementation Grant Online Application Preview. Deadlines and Submission Deadlines are February 10 and October 1. If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it moves to the prior working day. Applications must be submitted by 12:00 noon on the deadline date. All proposals must be submitted through our online application portal: https://davisfoundations.givingdata.com/portal/campaign/DEFImplementation You will need to create a portal account. Download our Online Grant Portal Registration Help for a step-by-step guide. Your work is saved automatically, and you may return to your application at any point before submitting.
