ESC Grants Program
Funds collaborative research projects between universities and communities to address social, scientific, or cultural issues through engaged scholarship.
Funder: Engagement Scholarship Consortium
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project for a one-year period; limited number of awards annually.
Summary: Supports university-community partnerships for engaged scholarship addressing social issues through collaborative research and creative activities.
Key Information: Only ESC member institution faculty or staff are eligible; funds are not awarded to individuals.
Description
This program funds scholarly projects that foster mutually beneficial partnerships between university scholars and external communities, with a focus on engaged scholarship. Projects should address social, civic, economic, educational, artistic, scientific, environmental, or cultural issues, generating and disseminating new knowledge through collaboration between academia and community partners. The emphasis is on reciprocity, shared decision-making, and outcomes that advance the well-being of people and places beyond the university.
