Diversity Mini-Grants Available

The University of Maine System Diversity Steering Committee is again pleased to offer mini-grants totaling $6,000 for planning and implementing programs that strengthen campus diversity initiatives. Faculty and staff may send proposals electronically by Sept. 19, 2014 for diversity programs or initiatives that will be conducted during FY15. Proposals should include the following information: a brief description of the program, the amount of financial support requested, the amount of financial support that is being provided by the faculty/staff member’s university, contact information for the person(s) submitting the proposal. Proposals that involve collaborations with diverse communities or organizations external to the university are encouraged. Proposals and questions about the mini-grant programs should be directed to Sally Dobres, UMS director of equity and diversity, sallyd@maine.edu, 207.973.3372. Grant awards will be announced by Oct. 17. Successful recipients are expected to submit a short report at the end of the fiscal year.