ESC Grants Program
The ESC Grants Program funds collaborative research projects between university scholars and communities to address real-world social, scientific, and cultural issues through engaged scholarship.
Funder: Engagement Scholarship Consortium
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project for a one-year period; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports collaborative, engaged scholarship projects connecting university scholars and communities to address social issues.
Description
The ESC Grants Program provides seed funding for scholarly activities that foster mutually beneficial relationships between university scholars and external communities. The program emphasizes engaged scholarship—scholarly work that addresses social, civic, economic, educational, artistic, scientific, environmental, or cultural issues through collaborative partnerships. The initiative aims to increase faculty involvement, raise awareness of engaged research, and enhance interdisciplinary collaboration both within and across ESC member institutions.
Projects must demonstrate strong community engagement, collaborative design, and clear plans for disseminating outcomes to both academic and community audiences.
