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 Penn faculty in the implementation of arts-based activities in a course that is currently running or expected to run.
Examples of previously supported projects can be reviewed on our website.
How much can I apply for?
Non-standing faculty may request up to $4,000.
How and when do I receive the grant funds?
- Please refer to our general information page about Grants Disbursement for complete guidelines about receiving the grant funds. Applicants must decide how they would like to receive and manage the funds when they submit their application.
- The earliest date for grant funds to be available is May 2024, though in most cases, the funds will be available in June or July. This timeline depends on several factors, including the response times from grantees and their fiscal conduits (when applicable).
- Any questions? Please email The Sachs Program Associate Director Chloe Reison at reison@upenn.edu.
Apply
Curricular Support Grants are now closed for the 2023–2024 grants 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 2023–2024 grants cycle was February 9, 2024. Up to date information about Curricular Support Grants will be shared in advance of the 2024–2025 grants cycle.
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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 grantmaking priorities and criteria.
Award decisions for Curricular Support Grant applications in the 2023–2024 grants cycle will be made in April 2024.