Complete the form below and upload responses to the following items in 2 pages or less (12 pt. font, single spaced). Please title document as follows: LastName_iexcelgrant_semester (e.g., Fullwood_iexcelgrant_Fall25)

  1. Description of proposed inclusive excellence education and development activity.
  2. Describe how the proposed activity will support or enhance your development in 1 or more of the following areas:
    1. Increasing knowledge and understanding of concepts, theories, histories, and relationships related to anti-bias and other Inclusive Excellence concepts.
    2. Enhance understanding of systems that hinder 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.
    3. Develop skills to recognize and challenge identity-based bias and promote sense of belonging at Elon.
  3. How will the proposed activity support both your current professional goals and your future professional growth?
  4. How will you plan to apply your insights and lessons learned with colleagues or students on campus?
  5. Budget Breakdown: Please provide an itemized breakdown of how the grant funds will be utilized.
  6. Timeline: Provide an estimated timeline for completing the proposed inclusive excellence education and development activity.

A new application cycle opens each semester.

Fall 2025 deadline is December 6; Spring 2026 deadline is May 1. Once funds are fully allocated or we reach the application deadline, the application process will close.

I-Excel Mini-Grant Application

  • Accepted file types: doc, docx, Max. file size: 49 MB.
    Upload application response document here. Please include your name in the document. Please title document as follows: LastName_iexcelgrant_semester (e.g., Fullwood_iexcelgrant_Fall25)
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