Mini-Grant Opportunities

The THRIVE Committee seeks mini-grant proposals that seek to address, promote or enhance one or more of these areas:

• Climate–how the Furman community creates a respectful, safe and supportive environment for all members—regardless of disability, gender identity, nationality, race, religion, socioeconomic background or sexual orientation. It is also the quality and extent of interaction between various groups and individuals across campus
• Access–how Furman provides equal opportunities for all members of its community
• Education–how members of Furman learn from one another, especially groups different than our own, rather than passing judgment on differences in values and belief
• Policy–the structures and rules at Furman that either support or hinder campus diversity and inclusion
• Assessment–how Furman is measuring knowledge, skills, attitudes and beliefs related to diversity and inclusion

Eligible initiatives include, but are not limited to, lectures, bringing in a speaker, workshops, outreach activities, conferences, research, or an educational resource. Any initiative that meets one of the more the above five criteria will be considered.

See previous Mini-Grant Recipients

The THRIVE Committee is now accepting proposals for Mini-grants for the spring semester. Students, faculty, and staff may apply for grants to support activities, CLPs, educational opportunities, and other programs that support diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our community. Recipients may be individuals, a team or an organization.

If you would like to submit an application for funding in the Spring, you can also do so through the application link below. Spring grants can request up to $900.

For the fall semester, applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until our fall funds are exhausted. Grants can seek up to $500 in the fall.

For additional questions, please contact Megan Dodgens, co-chair of the THRIVE Mini-grants and Awards Subcommittee at [email protected].

Completed Spring applications should be submitted by March 20, 2026. Funds must be used before June 15, 2026 or they are forfeited. The THRIVE Committee will review applications and inform applicants of their status on a rolling basis.

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• Implement project/program as described.
• Inform Awards and Grants Subcommittee of any changes to proposed plan.
• Advertise the program.
• Track participation, outcomes and successes as described in the proposal.
• Provide a summary report detailing participation, outcomes and successes. This report is due to Awards and Grants Subcommittee one month after the program/project is completed.
• Share any publicity, photos, tools, outcomes with the Awards and Grants Subcommittee.