[Apgar Foundation](http://apgarfoundation.org/grantprograms.html)

No current competition; past grant cycle was 2016.

$380,000 total awarded in 2016 across 12 faculty-led programs; typical awards supported multi-year program launches.

Supported faculty-led university programs advancing liberal education, intellectual diversity, and studies in American and Western thought.

--- ## Description The Apgar Foundation’s faculty program grants have historically supported initiatives at U.S. colleges and universities that enrich students’ access to liberal education and promote intellectual diversity. These grants focus on programs that expose students and the broader academic community to American history, Western civilization, and the principles of self-government, civil society, and voluntary associations. Funded programs include undergraduate scholarship initiatives, public debates, lecture series, curricular integration of foundational texts, and projects connecting the humanities with professional education. Examples of supported programs: - **Tocqueville Program at Indiana University-Bloomington**: Hosts debates, public events, and lectures on American democracy, civil society, and the political thought of Alexis de Tocqueville. - **Lyceum Scholars Program at Clemson University**: A four-year undergraduate scholarship program using a Great Books approach to explore liberty, capitalism, and moral character. - **Benjamin Franklin Project at MIT**: Integrates foundational Western thought into engineering education, pairing case studies with philosophical and ethical analysis. The foundation’s support aims to foster lasting institutional change by encouraging universities to embrace and promote these initiatives, thereby advancing scholarship and intellectual diversity. --- ## Due Dates - No open call for proposals at this time; the most recent documented cycle was in 2016. - *Contact the foundation or monitor their [Grant Making page](https://apgarfoundation.org/grant.html) for future opportunities.* --- ## Funding Amount - In 2016, the foundation awarded a total of **$380,000** across 12 faculty-led programs. - Grants typically supported multi-year program launches or expansions. - Individual award sizes were not specified, but support included both new and ongoing initiatives at a variety of institutions. --- ## Eligibility - U.S. university or college faculty leading academic initiatives aligned with the foundation’s mission. - Programs should promote: - Liberal education - Intellectual diversity - Study of American history, Western civilization, and self-government - The foundation is open to a wide range of institutional types and program models. --- ## Application Process - There is no active call for proposals; the 2016 cycle is for reference. - Prospective applicants should: - Review the foundation’s [Grant Making](https://apgarfoundation.org/grant.html) and [About](https://apgarfoundation.org/about.html) pages. - Directly contact the foundation to inquire about future funding cycles or opportunities. --- ## Additional Information - The Apgar Foundation is set to sunset in 2026, in accordance with the founder’s wishes. - Institutional support for funded programs is considered essential for long-term success. - The foundation has a history of multi-year commitments to launch and sustain new academic initiatives. --- ## External Links - [Apgar Foundation Grant Programs (2016)](https://apgarfoundation.org/grantprograms2016.html) - [Apgar Foundation Grant Making Overview](https://apgarfoundation.org/grant.html) - [Tocqueville Program at Indiana University](http://www.indiana.edu/~tcqville/director.shtml) - [Lyceum Scholars Program at Clemson University](http://www.clemson.edu/capitalism/lyceum.html) - [Benjamin Franklin Project at MIT](http://cheme.scripts.mit.edu/bfranklin-project/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|------------------------------|---------------| | Apgar Foundation Staff | info@apgarfoundation.org | 317-570-2345 | - [Apgar Foundation Contact Page](https://apgarfoundation.org/contact.html)

2016 Faculty Program Grants - Apgar Foundation

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