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Many opportunities for globally-oriented community engagement at UMSL are passed up due to a lack of funding. UMSL Global is proud to announce the creation of a separate fund specifically to support these opportunities.

Requests for funding of up to $1,500 for Community Engagement initiatives connected with UMSL Global will be considered on rolling submission through May 2025.

This funding must be matched dollar-for-dollar with other funding to support the program/project. UMSL Global anticipates being able to support 6-8 projects this year.

What is - and is not - eligible for funding?

  • Eligible for funding: public events on the UMSL campus or within the community with an international focus. Some examples:
    • A guest speaker
    • A performance
    • An art exhibit
    • A film screening
    • Anything that is globally-oriented and community-facing
  • Not eligible for funding:
    • Faculty research
    • Travel expenses
    • Conference registration fees
    • Anything that is not globally-oriented or open to the public

Applicant and Financial Information 

  • Who is the applicant/contact person for this proposal?
  • What is the applicant’s affiliated department/college/unit(s)?
  • What is the funding request?
  • How will this proposal be funded in addition to the UMSL Global Community Engagement funding requested? (As a reminder, the full amount requested must be matched dollar-for-dollar by either external or other UMSL funds.)

Project Description

  • What is the name/title of the proposed project?
  • What do you plan to do and what are the program goals/desired outcomes? (max- 2000 characters)
  • Is this a new or recurring program/project?
  • If this is a recurring program/project, how will it be enhanced or changed to support UMSL Global and community engagement efforts?
  • Who is the intended audience (internal constituents/external constituents)? Please be specific.
  • What is the timeframe for the proposed project?
  • How many individuals will participate?
  • How will the project be evaluated?
  • How will you communicate/publicize your program/project?
  • How specifically does this program/project connect to UMSL Global and Community Engagement?

Award notifications can be expected within two weeks of submission. 

Note:  Funds must be expended before June 30, 2025

Initial review of applications begins on November 1, 2024