Departmental Enhancement
The Departmental Enhancement grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents supports projects that advance research infrastructure and foster multidisciplinary collaboration in Louisiana's academic and research departments.
Funder: Louisiana Board of Regents
Due Dates: October 23, 2026: Submission Deadline
Funding Amounts: Supports both multi-year, broad-impact projects and targeted, short-term efforts; budget limits and award sizes set in the annual RFP.
Summary: Competitive program to enhance educational and research infrastructure in academic, research, and agricultural departments and units across Louisiana.
Description
The Departmental Enhancement program, administered by the Louisiana Board of Regents, is designed to strengthen the infrastructure and capacity of academic, research, and agricultural departments or units in Louisiana. This competitive grant supports a wide range of projects, from comprehensive, multi-year initiatives with broad institutional impact to targeted, short-term activities. Eligible projects may include equipment acquisition, curricular redesign, and graduate student support, among others. The program also features a multidisciplinary component to foster collaboration across fields.
