Capacity-Building Grants
Wake Forest University’s Capacity-Building Grants help U.S. colleges enhance character education by supporting the integration of character development into curricula and campus life.
Funder: Wake Forest University - The Program for Leadership and Character
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Capacity-Building Grants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per grant; project duration typically 1 year
Summary: Supports U.S. colleges and universities seeking to build or expand institutional capacity for character education initiatives.
Description
Capacity-Building Grants, administered by the Educating Character Initiative at Wake Forest University with support from Lilly Endowment Inc., are designed to help accredited U.S. colleges and universities strengthen their ability to educate and embed character within their unique educational contexts. These grants are particularly suited for institutions that are new to character education, developing smaller-scale or pilot projects, or planning for future, larger funding opportunities.
The program aims to provide resources, strategic support, and institutional encouragement to integrate character development into curricula and campus culture. Grantees benefit not only from financial support but also from access to Wake Forest staff, fellows, and consultants for context-specific guidance.
