Mission Grant
The Institutional Diversity Mission Grant is a funding opportunity is designed to facilitate meaningful collaboration between our division and projects aligned with our division's mission of fostering the conditions for equitable student success.
Projects that are aligned with OID’s mission should:
- Amplify diverse perspectives, experiences and identities within our communities
- Foster a campus culture where every individual feels valued, respected and included
- Engage the broader Reed community- students, staff and faculty
- Leverage diverse expertise and perspectives by collaborating across different academic and administrative departments
- Demonstrate sustainability of impact with consideration of alternative funding sources to support ongoing projects and future iterations.
Institutional Diversity Mission Grant Guidelines
Proposals are eligible for funding approval up to $2,000.00 to support projects that align with Institutional Diversity's mission. To facilitate meaningful collaboration between your project and our division, the funding opportunity operates under clear guidelines to ensure transparency, accountability, and responsible use of our campus resources. Click here to read our guidelines and rubric.
Funding parameters
The Institutional Diversity Mission Grant Award must be used within the current fiscal year, and should be used solely for the purposes outlined in the proposal. Any deviation from the proposed budget must be approved by our division in advance.Reporting
In alignment with grant writing best practices, Institutional Diversity will report on all funded projects on our website, and on our annual report. This report will include the project’s objectives, description, and outcomes. To facilitate our division’s commitment to transparency and accountability, all recipients of the Institutional Diversity Mission Grant are required to provide a final report on the project’s outcomes and impact. This report should include a post-event summary addressing the project's progress towards the outcomes and objectives as outlined in the proposal.
Publicity
Institutional Diversity may publicize information about the funded project to highlight its impact and promote awareness. Recipients are expected to acknowledge Institutional Diversity appropriately in project-related communications.
Future Consideration
We encourage applicants to consider additional or alternative funding sources to help sustain their projects beyond the initial grant cycle. While we are proud to invest in mission-aligned initiatives, the long-term success of many projects may require identifying other potential sources of funding—whether through departmental contributions, external grants, or campus partnerships. This will not only extend the reach and longevity of projects, but also reinforces the collective commitment to achieving your project’s intended outcomes and broader institutional impact.
Divisional Discretion
The Institutional Diversity's Mission Grant is funded entirely by the division's operating budget. The division exercises full discretion and authority regarding all aspects of the grant process, as outlined on the Institutional Diversity Mission Grant website. This includes but is not limited to the fund’s eligibility criteria, evaluation procedures, funding allocation, funding utilization, progress monitoring, impact assessment, and reporting of funds. Institutional Diversity retains complete authority to decide on funding allocations and amounts, ensuring responsible stewardship of financial resources.
To Apply
Please use the online form to submit an application for grant funding. Please be prepared to provide the following information on our application form:
- A detailed description of your project. This may include any context or background information that may inform our assessment of your project, strategies for reaching out to and engaging with your intended audience, your budget considerations, your project’s consideration of diverse perspectives, strategies for cross department collaboration, strategies for fostering meaningful partnerships, and strategies for long term engagement and sustainability.
- A detailed description of your project’s goals, objectives, and assessment strategies. This should include a detailed outline for how your project’s progress towards its objectives will be measured, and how your project’s outcome and impact will be assessed.
- A detailed description of your project’s budget. This may include any and all cross department resources and partnerships relevant to your project, your requested OID Mission Grant funding amount, and how your project will plan to use this fund.
- Any relevant links, URLS, or attachments that our team should be aware of to understand your project.
All proposals are compiled and reviewed by the Institutional Diversity team on the first Friday of every month in the academic year:
- Friday, September 5
- Friday, October 3
- Friday, November 7
- Friday, February 6
- Friday, March 6
- Friday, April 3
We will not accommodate any urgent request to review your application for decision outside of the scheduled timeline. Decisions will be made and shared within one week of the review date.