NetVUE Grants: Empowering Student Programming and Professional Development

Uncover the diverse range of NetVUE grants tailored to member institutions, empowering student programming and fostering faculty and staff development. With funding options from $12,000 to over $100,000, discover how these grants support vocational exploration and discernment while administered by the Council of Independent Colleges with backing from Lilly Endowment Inc. NetVUE provides member institutions with diverse grants aimed at enhancing student programming and facilitating professional development for faculty and staff. These grants, which span from one to four years, offer funding ranging from $12,000 to over $100,000. Tailored to each institution’s unique needs and capacities, the grant programs accommodate varying levels of involvement in vocational exploration and discernment. Administered by the Council of Independent Colleges, NetVUE grants receive generous backing from Lilly Endowment Inc.

NetVUE Vocation across the Academy Grants

Deadline: April 5, 2024

In today’s academic landscape, bridging the gap between philosophical inquiry and practical career preparation is paramount. NetVUE’s “Vocation across the Academy Grants” serve as a beacon, empowering colleges and universities to enrich their educational frameworks. These grants aim to fortify the connection between students’ quest for a philosophy of life and their readiness for the professional realm. This grant program is meticulously crafted to bolster institutions in expanding vocational exploration and discernment initiatives across both curricular and co-curricular domains. Its objectives are multifaceted which includes: (a) to foster robust links between personal philosophy and career readiness among students; (b) to engage a broader spectrum of faculty and students in vocational exploration and discernment endeavors; and (c) to forge meaningful partnerships with local businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations. Proposals within this program may concentrate on upper-level undergraduates, lower-division studies, or both.

Funding Plan and Potential Programming

NetVUE Vocation across the Academy Grants offer three years of funding for projects spanning four years. Institutions can request up to $30,000 for the first year and are required to secure third-party matching gifts equal to the initial grant amount by the end of the first year. These matching funds support activities proposed for the second and third years. Once the matching requirement is met, the institution receives an additional amount from CIC equal to the initial award for use during the second and third years. Therefore, the total funding from CIC and third-party sources can amount to up to $90,000 over the three-year grant period. These grants aim to enhance the institution’s capacity to sustain a higher level of vocation-related activities.

NetVUE Professional Development Awards

Deadline: April 12, 2024

Within the realm of NetVUE, member colleges and universities demonstrate unwavering dedication to fostering vocational exploration among students through campus initiatives. However, numerous campus leaders within the NetVUE community have identified a crucial gap: the need for supplementary funding to bolster the professional growth of staff and faculty members. Recognizing that institutional budgets are often stretched thin, allocating resources for professional development opportunities becomes challenging. In response to this imperative, NetVUE introduces the Professional Development Awards, aimed at bridging this gap and empowering institutions to enhance their vocational exploration programming. The NetVUE Professional Development Awards cater to a wide spectrum of needs, offering funding ranging from $8,000 to $12,000 for one-year initiatives geared towards enhancing the expertise of faculty and staff pivotal to undergraduate vocational initiatives.

NetVUE Grants for Institutional Reflection

Many member colleges and universities within NetVUE boast rich historical legacies rooted in specific religious traditions, educational philosophies, or visionary educators. While these foundational elements hold significance, their relevance may become obscured amidst shifts in institutional demographics, community dynamics, and affiliations. The aim of this grant initiative is to empower institutions to craft a contemporary narrative that illuminates their history and mission within the context of their evolving landscape. Grants are available with funding up to $40,000, designated for a two-year term.