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COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

Western Oregon University Foundation is pleased to provide annual campus-wide\u00a0competitive\u00a0grants. The\u00a0grant\u00a0cycle opens in the Spring Term, and award amounts are generally $1,000 or less.<\/p>\n

Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are closed and awardees have been notified. The list of this year\u2019s awards is under the\u00a0Grant\u00a0Recipients section below.<\/p>\n

As part of this year\u2019s reviewing and awarding process, the WOU Foundation board created a new fund to support student travel, certification, testing or application fees. More information and how to apply for\u00a0funds\u00a0is at the \u201cApply Now\u201d link below.<\/p>\n

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COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

Western Oregon University Foundation is pleased to announce the annual campus-wide competitive small grants program. Please read the following details on how to apply, noting the deadline of May 1, 2026<\/span>, for applications to be received. Applications must be submitted with a one-page budget no later than midnight on the deadline.<\/p>\n

FUNDING LEVEL<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

In order to give support to a variety of campus activities, grants are generally made in amounts of $1,000 or less.<\/p>\n

PROPOSAL PREPARATION<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Proposals must be completed within the Grant Request Form. Please fully complete the form. All fields are required. Incomplete or applications not presented within the Grant Request Form cannot be considered.<\/p>\n

AREA OF INTEREST<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Clearly indicate how your project supports student success.<\/p>\n

GRANT REVIEW CRITERIA<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n