Curricular Support Grants
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Non-standing University of Pennsylvania faculty are eligible to apply for Sachs Program Curricular Support Grants. Non-standing faculty do not need to be currently teaching to apply, but applications must be approved by an applicant’s department or program. There should be an understanding they will be teaching the course or courses relevant to their application within the next two academic years.
What do the grants support?
- Curricular Support Grants support non-standing University of Pennsylvania faculty in the implementation of arts-based activities in a course that is currently running or expected to run, or for research or professional development related to a course they are teaching.
- Examples of previously supported projects can be reviewed on our website.
How much can I apply for?
Non-standing faculty may request up to $3,500.
How and when do I receive the grant funds?
- Please refer to our general information page about grants disbursement for complete guidelines about receiving grant funds. Understanding these guidelines is important as we cannot provide support outside of university-approved options for receiving and managing grant funds.
- The earliest date funds may be available in the 2026 grant cycle is May 2026, though in most cases, they will be available in June or July. This timeline depends on several factors, including the responsiveness of grantees and their designated Fiscal Conduit (when applicable).
- Any questions? Please email Sachs Program Associate Director Chloe Reison at reison@upenn.edu.
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Curricular Support Grants are now closed for the 2026 grant cycle.
We are not accepting applications for Sachs Program Curricular Support Grants at this time. The deadline to submit a completed Curricular Support Grant application in the 2026 grant cycle was December 19, 2025.
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Evaluation Process
Curricular Support Grant applications are evaluated by a group of committee members, which may include former grantees, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members. All deliberations will be guided by Sachs Program mission priorities and grantmaking criteria. More information about application evaluations can be found on the Sachs Program website.
Award decisions for the 2026 grant cycle will be made in March 2026.