Bringing Theory to Practice

2012-2014 Funding Opportunities

Bringing Theory to Practice's full 2012-2014 RFP can be viewed here.

Proposals are requested for projects during 2012-2014 that will promote engaged learning, civic development and engagement, and psychosocial well-being of college and university students. We are especially interested in efforts that will enable students to have transformational educational experiences, and for institutions to transform and sustain their priorities and practices.

Bringing Theory to Practice (BTtoP) seeks to support institutions that are at various stages of this work, and our three grant categories recognize the progression from small seminars to large demonstration projects. In this latter category we anticipate, but do not require, that the institution has already taken steps made possible by support from BTtoP.

Seminar Grants

Seminar Grants up to $1,000 are available for institutions to bring together diverse members of the campus community for meaningful conversations which will result in institutional actions. Matching support is not required. Proposals are accepted on quarterly deadlines between 2012-2014 (June 15, September 15, December 15, and March 15) and awards are announced 2 weeks after each deadline.

Program Development Grants

Program Development Grants up to $10,000 are available for institutions to enhance or extend a program which is consistent with our objectives. Institutional matching support is required. Grants may be renewable. Proposals are accepted on quarterly deadlines between 2012-2014 (June 15, September 15, December 15, and March 15) and awards are announced 6-8 weeks after each deadline.

Demonstration Site Grants

Grants up to $75,000, distributed over two years, are available for institutions proposing to demonstrate the outcomes of building institutional capacity for a program of work consistent with our purpose. Institutional matching support is required. In the third category, we anticipate but do not require that the institution has already taken steps made possible by support from BTtoP. Proposals are due by June 15, 2012, and awards are announced by July 15, 2012.

Proposal Submission:

The forthcoming RFP will be the primary source of information on proposal emphases and specifications. However, applicants should be mindful of announcements on our website as RFP content, including proposal deadlines, is subject to change.

Please review the Grant Applicant FAQ if you have questions after reviewing the RFP. Project representatives can assist in answering questions not covered in these resources, but the Project cannot offer any recommendations on proposals before submission.

To apply for funding after reviewing the Request for Proposals and the Grant Applicant FAQ, applicants should submit a hard copy to Bringing Theory to Practice, c/o AAC&U, 1818 R St. NW, Washington DC, 20009 and an electronic copy through the feature linked below.