Inclusive Excellence Education and Development: I-Excel Mini-Grant
General Information
- Eligibility: All full-time and part-time faculty and staff members at Elon are eligible to apply.
- Categories Supported: Teacher-Mentor
- Application Deadline: A new application cycle opens each semester. See OIEED website for details.
Purpose
The mini-grant supports activities that help individuals deepen self-awareness and critical consciousness—moving from understanding to action—focused on belonging, well-being, and inclusive excellence principles. Employees must demonstrate how the propose funding will support one or more of the following areas:
- Increasing knowledge and understanding of concepts, theories, histories, and relationships related to anti-bias and other Inclusive Excellence concepts.
- Enhance understanding of systems that promote a sense of belonging by engaging in self-reflection, inquiry, and/or dialogue to take meaningful action, deepen self-awareness, and better understand the perspectives, experiences, and actions of others.
- Develop skills to recognize and challenge identity-based bias and promote sense of belonging at Elon.
Grant Description
The Office of Inclusive Excellence Education and Development’s I-Excel Mini-Grant is designed to support faculty and staff members at Elon University in enhancing their self-awareness and critical consciousness in matters of belonging, well-being and inclusive excellence concepts. This mini-grant aims to empower individuals to actively engage in inclusive excellence professional development activities that foster respect for human differences, support belonging and well-being, and advance Elon’s commitment to creating a community where all can Thrive in alignment with our Boldly Elon strategic plan.
Small grants up to $500 are awarded to employees to participate in experiences or obtain resources to advance inclusive excellence education and development (e.g., registration fees, webinars, books, travel and tuition, etc.). The application process operates on a rolling deadline, meaning applications will be reviewed and awarded on an ongoing basis until all available funds have been distributed. Once funds are fully allocated or we reach the application deadline, the application process will close.
How to Apply
- View grant details and application process on the OIEED website
- Applications due at the beginning of each semester. See OIEED website for specific dates
Sponsoring Center or Office
Office of Inclusive Excellence Education and Development (OIEED)