UVA grant seekers, thank you! The Trust received 93 Letters of Inquiry (LOI) requesting $9.6 million in our annual grant cycle. Forty-seven of these requests, seeking $5.78 million, have moved forward to the full proposal stage.
Submissions cover a wide variety of topics, including mental health, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and cutting-edge research. Proposals were received from twelve student groups, almost every school, and a variety of University-related organizations.
Our Proposals Committee has started reviewing the proposals in advance of the final round, which is an in-person pitch. The Trustees will look to grant $1.6 million this year across all funding cycles.
If you missed the annual cycle deadline, the January 2025 Flash Grant Cycle opens January 1. Flash Funding grants are capped at $10,000 and focus on short-term projects or immediate use opportunities, often for student organizations. Flash Funding runs in the spring semester, and grants are made on a month-to-month basis as long as funds are available. Visit our Grant Seekers page for more information.
As always, we are available to discuss your potential project and answer any funding questions. Contact our Director of Grants, Amy Bonner, for more information.