Educating Character Initiative 2027 Institutional and Capacity-Building Grants
Wake Forest University’s Educating Character Initiative 2027 grants support research and projects that advance character education in U.S. undergraduate institutions.
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Funder: Wake Forest University - The Program for Leadership and Character
Due Dates: November 16, 2026: Institutional Impact Grants - Letter of Inquiry Due | December 15, 2026: Capacity-Building Grants - Final Proposal Due | March 15, 2027: Institutional Impact Grants - Final Proposal Due
Funding Amounts: Institutional Impact Grants: $100,000–$1,000,000 (3 years) | Capacity-Building Grants: up to $50,000 (1 year)
Summary: Supports U.S. colleges and universities in advancing character education through substantial institutional projects or capacity-building efforts, with tailored support from Wake Forest experts.
Key Information: Accelerated deadlines for 2027 cycle; applicants must be accredited U.S. institutions or cross-institutional networks led by one.
Description
The Educating Character Initiative 2027 offers two major grant streams—Institutional Impact Grants and Capacity-Building Grants—administered by Wake Forest University's Program for Leadership and Character. These grants are designed for accredited U.S. colleges and universities (and cross-institutional networks led by such institutions) committed to fostering moral, civic, and intellectual character in undergraduate education. The program supports both large-scale, sustained efforts to integrate character education and foundational projects to build institutional capacity. Grantees receive not only funding but also access to coaching and consultation from Wake Forest staff and a national community of practice.
