Implementation Grants
Supports projects at New England baccalaureate colleges to improve undergraduate teaching and learning through curriculum, faculty, or administrative innovation and evidence-based educational improvements.
Funder: Davis Educational Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 | February 10, 2027 | February 10, 2026 | October 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $100,000–$300,000 over 2–3 years; multi-year grants available.
Summary: Supports projects that strengthen undergraduate teaching and learning and help institutions control costs at New England baccalaureate colleges.
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 support projects that improve undergraduate teaching and learning while helping institutions manage or reduce costs. The foundation funds initiatives that enhance educational quality, promote innovative teaching methods, and increase institutional effectiveness. Projects may focus on curriculum improvement, faculty development, assessment of student learning, administrative innovation, or collaborative cost-saving efforts. Institutional commitment and clear, measurable outcomes are essential for a competitive application.
