NetVUE Program Development Grants
NetVUE Program Development Grants help member colleges enhance undergraduate vocational exploration by funding one-time program development and implementation initiatives.
Funder: Council of Independent Colleges
Due Dates: November 20, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $60,000–$100,000 per grant over two years; funds disbursed in two equal payments.
Summary: Supports NetVUE member colleges in expanding or strengthening undergraduate vocational exploration initiatives.
Key Information: Applicants must be NetVUE members with at least one prior NetVUE grant and may not currently hold certain other NetVUE awards.
Description
NetVUE Program Development Grants, administered by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) with support from Lilly Endowment Inc., are designed to help NetVUE member institutions deepen, expand, or strengthen existing programs for vocational reflection and discernment among undergraduate students. These grants aim to offset one-time costs related to program development and implementation, supporting activities such as course revisions, collaborative programming between faculty and staff, and integration of vocational exploration into curricula. The goal is to build on institutional investments to enhance the impact of vocational exploration initiatives.
