“What do you need” funds
Internal — Williams College only
Williams College’s “What do you need” funds help faculty purchase small, essential teaching resources that improve classroom instruction and are not covered by departmental budgets.
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Funder: Williams College
Due Dates: October 2, 2026 | February 12, 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical request: $100–200 per item/supply; funding is for small, one-time teaching-related purchases.
Summary: Supports Williams College faculty with small teaching-related purchases not covered by departmental resources.
Description
The “What do you need” funds, administered by the Rice Center for Teaching at Williams College, are designed to help faculty and departments address small but significant gaps in teaching resources. The grant supports the purchase of specific items or supplies that directly enhance course instruction but are not otherwise available through departmental budgets. Typical examples include classroom materials, software, or teaching aids that would meaningfully improve the teaching and learning experience.
