Professional Equity Project (PEP)
The CCCC Professional Equity Project grant supports part-time and adjunct writing teachers and independent scholars to attend the CCCC Annual Convention for professional development and networking.
Funder: Conference on College Composition and Communication
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Nomination/submission deadline for the Professional Equity Project grant)
Funding Amounts: $500 per award: includes $271 stipend, paid convention registration, and complimentary CCCC membership
Summary: Supports part-time/adjunct writing teachers and independent scholars to attend the CCCC Annual Convention for professional development.
Key Information: Self-nominations accepted; priority given to those who have never attended the CCCC Convention.
Description
The Professional Equity Project (PEP) grant, administered by the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC), aims to increase the presence and professional development of part-time and adjunct writing teachers, independent scholars, and community partners at the CCCC Annual Convention. The grant provides financial and professional support for educators who have demonstrated a sustained interest in the teaching of writing, with a special focus on those who have not previously attended the convention. The initiative encourages both departmental nominations and self-nominations, and seeks to foster institutional partnerships supporting faculty development.
