Implementation Grants
Limited submission
The Davis Educational Foundation's Implementation Grants support innovative science and research projects that enhance undergraduate teaching and learning at New England colleges and universities.
Funder: Davis Educational Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 | February 10, 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from ~$10,000 to $450,000; most grants are $100,000–$300,000 over 1–3 years.
Summary: Supports projects that enhance undergraduate teaching and learning and help New England colleges and universities manage costs.
Key Information: Only regionally accredited, not-for-profit baccalaureate institutions in New England are eligible.
Description
The Davis Educational Foundation's Implementation Grants are designed to strengthen undergraduate teaching, learning, and cost management at public and private colleges and universities in New England. The program funds innovative projects that directly improve educational quality and institutional effectiveness, with a focus on strategies that foster academic excellence, pedagogical innovation, and sustainable improvement. Grants may support curriculum development, faculty development, assessment initiatives, administrative restructuring, cost containment efforts, and collaborative projects across institutions. The Foundation gives preference to projects that impact a significant portion of undergraduate students and demonstrate strong institutional commitment.
