NetVUE Professional Development Awards
This grant funds professional development projects for faculty and staff at NetVUE member institutions to strengthen undergraduate vocational exploration, with emphasis on diversity and sustainable institutional impact.
Funder: Council of Independent Colleges
Due Dates: April 10, 2026 | April 10, 2027
Funding Amounts: $15,000–$20,000 for most projects; up to $25,000 for special initiatives; one-year grant period.
Summary: Supports professional development for faculty and staff at NetVUE member institutions to enhance leadership in undergraduate vocational exploration.
Key Information: Only NetVUE member institutions not currently holding certain other NetVUE grants are eligible.
Description
This grant provides funding to NetVUE member colleges and universities to support professional development activities for faculty and staff, with the goal of strengthening undergraduate vocational exploration initiatives. Activities funded may include reading groups, retreats, workshops, bringing in speakers, and other efforts that build institutional capacity for supporting students' vocational discernment. Special emphasis is given to projects that broaden participation and address diversity, equity, and inclusion. The program is administered by the Council of Independent Colleges with support from Lilly Endowment Inc.
