Earlier application cycles have been removed, making October 2, 2026, the only upcoming deadline. If you plan to apply, your proposal must now explicitly include direct support for yourself as the project leader, such as a stipend or course release. The funder has also updated the program scope to strongly encourage projects focused on belonging, inclusion, and accessibility.
Funder: Council of Independent Colleges
Due Dates: October 2, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$25,000 per project; funding period is a semester, summer, or academic year.
Summary: Supports innovative faculty and staff projects advancing research and pedagogy in undergraduate vocational exploration at NetVUE member institutions.
Key Information: Applicants must be full-time faculty or staff at NetVUE member institutions and not lead an institutional NetVUE grant concurrently.