Private Higher Education
This grant funds innovative, evidence-based projects at private colleges to advance liberal arts education, student outcomes, faculty leadership, and civil discourse on campus.
Funder: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations
Due Dates: August 28, 2025 (Letter of Inquiry) | November 14, 2025 (Full Proposal) | August 27, 2026 (Letter of Inquiry) | November 13, 2026 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $25,000–$300,000; larger requests considered; multi-year projects eligible.
Summary: Supports projects at private colleges and universities that advance liberal arts education, student outcomes, faculty leadership, and civil discourse.
Description
This grant program, offered by The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, supports private colleges and universities (and their consortia) that prioritize undergraduate education and the liberal arts. Funding is available for projects that improve student outcomes, enhance faculty leadership, advocate for the liberal arts, and promote civil discourse on campus. The Foundations encourage innovative, evidence-based initiatives—particularly those fostering dialogue across differences, integrating academic partnerships, or expanding access to a liberal arts education for underserved groups. Projects may include curricular or co-curricular programming, faculty development, and campus-wide efforts to foster respectful and productive dialogue.
