Grant Opportunities

Small Grants

The Kendall Center offers three small grant opportunities (up to $500) that support faculty members professional development. Proposals for these grants are accepted on a rolling basis.

  • Teaching Development Grants support faculty members’ pedagogical development.
  • Scholarship Development Grants support the development of faculty’s research, scholarship, and creative work.
  • Community Engaged Learning Grants support course-based community collaborations.
  • Redevelopment of a Major Grants support one-time costs that contribute to a substantial reimagining or reconfiguration of a major in response to recent curricular changes at the College.
  • Faculty Development Program -The Kendall Center is expanding its matching funds grant opportunity to support faculty development beyond NCFDD’s Faculty Success Program. The Center has committed to match 50% of the cost for up to 4 applicants per year for full-time, tenure-track and tenured faculty to participate in a program or initiative that advances their scholarship and professional development. The maximum award amount is $2,500. Faculty will be required to pay for the difference of the remaining tuition cost, such as with funds from the faculty member’s department, program, their start-up funds, or other sources. Interested applicants can find more information about the award, the eligibility criteria, and the application form on the Kendall Center website. Application 
Summer Grants
Matching Grant
  • Faculty Success Program is a 12-week, online-based program through the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity that helps faculty increase their productivity, gain control of their time, and live a full and healthy life beyond campus. The Kendall Center offers matching funds to support enrollment in this program.
Other Development Funding Opportunities