Teaching & Learning Pluralism Cohort
This grant helps college teaching centers develop faculty programs that promote pluralism and dialogue, supporting sustainable change in teaching and campus culture.
Funder: Interfaith America
Due Dates: June 26, 2026 (Full application) | September 18, 2026 (Implementation plan) | February 8, 2027 (Progress report) | July 9, 2027 (Final report)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per institution; one-year grant period (2026–2027).
Summary: Supports U.S. Centers for Teaching and Learning to integrate pluralism into faculty development through professional development, resources, and targeted funding.
Key Information: Only teams from U.S. 4-year colleges/universities with a CTL are eligible; requires a 3-person team and institutional leadership support.
Description
This opportunity from Interfaith America supports Centers for Teaching and Learning (CTLs) at U.S. four-year colleges and universities to strengthen pluralism in classroom environments. Through the Teaching & Learning Pluralism Cohort, selected institutional teams will participate in professional development, receive pedagogical resources, and be awarded up to $10,000 to implement pluralism-focused faculty programming. The program emphasizes building faculty capacity for constructive dialogue, respect for diverse identities, and collaboration across differences, aiming to create sustainable change in campus culture and teaching practices. Participating teams will engage in a national cohort, attend in-person and virtual convenings, and share best practices with peer institutions.
