Karen M. Markin’s article in the September 15, 2006 issue of the Chronicle of Higher Education explains “How to Write a Proposal for an Outreach Grant.” (NOTE: Chronicle website requires subscription. The Chronicle is also available to OSU faculty and staff through the OSU Libraries’ Electronic Journals page.)

Outreach and Engagement

is defined as a meaningful and mutually beneficial collaboration with partners in education, business, public, and social services.
It represents—

That aspect of teaching that enables learning beyond the campus walls
That aspect of research that makes what we discover useful beyond the academic community
That aspect of service that directly benefits the public

2008 grant recipients were announced
at the 5th annual James F. Patterson Land-Grant University Lecture.
Project descriptions; Photos

Each Winter Quarter approximately $400,000 in grants is made available to Ohio State faculty and staff to support their outreach and engagement work. Apply for some of these dollars to expand your research, teaching, and service. The next funding cycle is anticipated to begin in January 2009.

Grants Programs and RFP Links

Office of University Outreach and Engagement Excellence in Engagement Grants

Support an interdisciplinary team to build upon their academic/research excellence and to establish an innovative, creative, scholarly outreach and engagement initiative that will give the team, college/regional campus, and university recognition both regionally and nationally for its partnership with the community. Up to $100,000 each.

RFP: http://outreach.osu.edu/funding.php

Tips for success (PDF, 143 KB)

Video: In this 7-minute video, Office of University Outreach and Engagement Leader Karen Bruns explains the essential components of an Excellence in Engagement Grant proposal and answers frequently asked questions (wmv file, requires Windows Media Player, Real Player, or similar software).

Service-Learning Initiative Grants

Funding is available in amounts up to

$3,500 for the development of service-learning courses that incorporate projects addressing community goals in areas such as health, community safety, youth, housing, or education. Projects will build student civic responsibility, enhance student learning through community engagement, and build the capacity of community partners.
$500 for course enhancement to fund costs that result in lasting change and improvement of an existing service-learning course.

RFP: http://service-learning.osu.edu/rfp.php

Tips for success (PDF, 201 KB)

Video: In this 6-minute video, Service-Learning Initiative Director Golden Jackson explains the requirements for service-learning course grants, including the new “S” designation and key elements of a service-learning course (wmv file, requires Windows Media Player, Real Player, or similar software).

Office of Continuing Education Course Development Grants

Support faculty in adapting credit and noncredit courses delivered using nontraditional teaching and learning formats that target an expanded learner base. Noncredit courses must show potential to become credit courses in the future. Up to $15,000 a year for up to 3 years.

RFP: http://www.continuinged.ohio-state.edu/CED_coursedevgrant.html

Tips for success (PDF, 167 KB)

Video: In this 2-minute video, Office of Continuing Education Director Tony Basil summarizes what you need to know to apply for a Course Development Grant (wmv file, requires Windows Media Player, Real Player, or similar software).

OSU CARES/OSU Extension Seed Grants

Support the development of interdisciplinary teams of university personnel who do outreach and engagement work around critical issues. The team must include members from at least two departments (one being OSU Extension). Up to $10,000 each.

RFP: http://osucares.osu.edu/grantsprogram.htm

Tips for success (PDF, 132 KB)

Video: In this 6-minute video, OSU CARES/OSU Extension Leader Karen Bruns describes what you need to know to apply for a Seed Grant (wmv file, requires Windows Media Player, Real Player, or similar software).

OSU CARES/OSU Extension Faculty Support Grants

Support faculty in departments that are not affiliated with OSU Extension in conducting outreach and engagement efforts in partnership with OSU Extension. Up to $20,000 each.

RFP: http://osucares.osu.edu/grantsprogram.htm

Tips for success (PDF, 132 KB)

Video: In this 6-minute video, OSU CARES/OSU Extension Leader Karen Bruns tells what you need to know to apply for a Faculty Support Grant (wmv file, requires Windows Media Player, Real Player, or similar software).

The Ohio State University

www.osu.edu

Requests for Proposals