The Relationship Building and Research & Implementation Grant applications are open.
The Faculty Fellowship program requires two phases of submission for each grant:
Phase I (abstract): Friday, February 14, 2025
Phase II (full proposal): Friday, March 14, 2025
The Creating Whole Communities Research Fellows program offers two types of grants to support UMSL faculty and doctoral students partnering with community to address important place-based challenges through rigorous issue- and practice-based research.
- Relationship Building Grant
This grant initiative seeks to support University-community partnerships in the exploration process of mutual interests and shared goals with the aim that this will lead to a trustworthy partnership, long-term collaboration, and achievement of community-desired goals. A partnership with local organizations and/or leaders is a required component of this grant application. Up to $1,000 will be awarded to partnerships. Apply Now. - Research and Implementation Grant
This grant initiative seeks to support faculty research that implements a philosophy of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) and address issues that are critical to local neighborhoods and municipalities. Faculty must demonstrate partnership with local organizations and/or leaders as a component of this grant application. Up to $8,000 will be awarded to partnerships. Apply Now.
Apply NOW for the Relationship Building Grant and/or Research & Implementation Grant.
To view the recorded Zoom information session which provides an in-depth explanation of each grant, please contact Tasnim Haq at tfhktb@umsystem.edu.
Phase I applications are due Friday, February 14, 2025. The Phase II directions will be sent upon approval of the Phase I abstract.
Submit application materials or questions to Tasnim Haq at tfhktb@umsystem.edu.
If you are involved with research, programming, or engagement related to community development issues and would like to collaborate with Creating Whole Communities, please contact us!