Private Higher Education Grants
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The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations’ Private Higher Education Grants fund innovative research and projects to improve undergraduate education at U.S. private, four-year colleges and universities.
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Funder: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full Proposal) | August 2027 (Letter of Inquiry)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $25,000–$300,000; larger requests considered; project duration usually 1–2 years.
Summary: Supports innovative, high-impact projects at U.S. private colleges and universities to strengthen undergraduate education.
Key Information: Only open to U.S.-based private, four-year, residential colleges/universities focused on undergraduate education.
Description
The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations’ Private Higher Education grants support innovative and impactful projects at private, residential, four-year colleges and universities in the United States that are focused on undergraduate education. Through a competitive, two-stage process, the Foundations seek proposals that advance excellence, foster innovation, and address pressing challenges in the sector. Typical projects aim to improve student outcomes, enhance faculty leadership, or otherwise strengthen the undergraduate experience. The Foundations prioritize discrete projects (not general operating support, endowments, or capital campaigns) that align with their philanthropic mission.
