NetVUE Program Development Grants
Supports NetVUE member colleges in innovatively expanding and strengthening programs that promote vocational exploration and reflection among students.
Funder: Council of Independent Colleges
Due Dates: November 20, 2026
Funding Amounts: $60,000–$100,000 per grant over two years; funds disbursed in two equal payments.
Summary: Supports NetVUE member institutions in expanding and strengthening vocational exploration programs through innovative program development funding.
Key Information: Only NetVUE members with at least one prior NetVUE grant and without current Vocation across the Academy or Professional Development Awards are eligible.
Description
NetVUE Program Development Grants, administered by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) with support from Lilly Endowment Inc., provide funding to NetVUE member colleges and universities to deepen, expand, or strengthen existing vocational exploration programs. The grants aim to support innovative program development, such as revising courses to include vocational reflection, fostering partnerships among faculty and staff for mentoring and experiential learning, and integrating vocational discernment into curricular requirements. The funding is intended for one-time costs related to program development and implementation, helping institutions build upon current efforts and sustain enhanced programming for vocational reflection and discernment.
