{"id":28,"date":"2015-07-17T18:49:49","date_gmt":"2015-07-17T18:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/giving.ncsu.edu\/foundation\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2026-05-12T15:54:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T15:54:49","slug":"grants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/giving.ncsu.edu\/foundation\/grants\/","title":{"rendered":"Grants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Foundation invites proposals for the competitive process on an annual basis. The purpose of the grant program is to provide seed-funding for new and innovative programs or initiatives that enhance the quality of the undergraduate and graduate experience at NC State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ideas Brought to Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Go for ground-breaking concepts that will <a href=\"https:\/\/campaign.ncsu.edu\/news\/2019\/11\/partnering-to-combat-housing-insecurity\/\">enhance the community<\/a> \u2014 as well as the quality of an NC State education. Grant funding is limited to those programs or initiatives sponsored by university administrative offices and\/or the seven NC State Foundation affiliated entities. College-based foundations (CALS, COS, Vet Med, Engineering, Textiles, and Natural Resources) are not eligible to receive grant funding from the NC State Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make It Happen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The non-recurring award is your chance to put your ideas into action. Grant requests may not exceed $25,000, and are available for the current fiscal year only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your application must include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A cover letter signed by your dean, director or department head<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A narrative (no more than two pages) that includes:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Summary of program or project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goals and objectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Desired outcomes including metrics and deliverables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget and requested amount<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed plan to secure long-term funding for the program or initiative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A video (2min maximum) shot on a mobile device. Tips for Video Submission:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold your phone horizontally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Film somewhere quiet with a simple background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look into the camera.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the video via this <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe_2jfy2vk3XCFhVQT3rrRmVXrMqzpjPr5jueDwWphdgAd7Ow\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe_2jfy2vk3XCFhVQT3rrRmVXrMqzpjPr5jueDwWphdgAd7Ow\/viewform\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Submit a Proposal<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Dates<br><\/strong>Request for proposals distributed on <strong>January 2026<br><\/strong>Grant proposal submission deadline: <strong>April 24, 2026<br><\/strong>Review of proposals: <strong>May-June 2026<br><\/strong>Award Notification: <strong>June 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Completed applications should be sent to:<\/strong><br>North Carolina State University Foundation, Inc<br>Awards and Grants Committee<br>Campus Box 7004<br>or via email to <a href=\"mailto:eolszow@ncsu.edu\">eolszow@ncsu.edu<\/a>&nbsp; and drbryan@ncsu.edu<br>Questions? 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