Community Engagement, Research and Impact Grant: Funding Opportunity for Interdisciplinary Faculty Partnerships

June 18, 2025

The Purdue University Office of Engagement is launching its inaugural Community Engagement, Research and Impact Grant to support interdisciplinary faculty teams collaborating with communities to advance research, education, and engagement outcomes. The grant emphasizes reciprocal relationships and measurable community impact aligned with Purdue’s land-grant mission.

Key Details

  • Application Period: June 15 – August 1, 2025
  • Project Period: September 2025 – September 2026
  • Funding Range: $20,000–$30,000 per award
  • Number of Awards: Up to 3

Eligibility

Open to Purdue faculty (tenure-track, clinical/professional, or lecturers) from any discipline at the West Lafayette or Indianapolis campuses.

Proposal Requirements

  • An interdisciplinary team of at least two faculty from different fields
  • A chosen focus area
  • A designated community and research partner

Required Deliverables

  • A project logic model (by Oct 1, 2025)
  • Participation in the Engagement Fellows Community of Practice
  • Submission of at least two scholarly products
  • A project impact report (by Aug 31, 2026)
  • Participation in the 2026 Community Impact Summit

Proposal Components

  • Cover Sheet (1 page): Project title, abstract, team info, budget request
  • Project Summary & Budget (max 4 pages): Includes the issue being addressed, research questions, timeline, community partner involvement, assessment/evaluation plans, scholarly output, anticipated impact, and detailed budget with justification
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