Sponsor link https://www.teaglefoundation.org/Call-for-Proposals/RFPs/Education-for-A...

Education for American Civic Life opportunity - Concept papers for this initiative will be reviewed three times per year with submissions due by December 1, March 1, and August 1. 

CRITERIA FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS

The Teagle Foundation welcomes the participation of a diverse array of institutions—community colleges, liberal arts colleges, comprehensive and research universities—in this initiative. Grants of varying amounts, ranging from $100,000-$300,000 over a 24-36-month period, will be made to each funded project participating in this initiative. Requests from both single institutions and multiple institutions partnering together will be considered. The size of the grant will be based on the scope of the project. Proposals for planning grants in the range of $25,000 over 6-12 months are strongly encouraged.

SPECIFIC AREAS OF INTEREST

The Education for American Civic Life Initiative is focused on funding in two particular areas: (1) anchoring significant questions in democratic thought in local history and community and (2) strengthening preparation for public service.

• Anchor Significant Civic Questions of Democracy in Local History
• Strengthen Preparation for Public Service