Presidential Innovation Project

The Presidential Innovation Project, is an internal grant program that supports small pilot initiatives created to further the: recruitment, retention, and engagement of students; engagement of faculty or staff; and/or improvement of business processes and efficiency. The President's Office will award five (5) $5,000 grants for project planning, development, and execution between May 2026 and March 2027.

Applicant Information

Name

First NameLast Name

Title

Department & Division:

Contact Information:

Phone

Email

example@example.com

Co-Applicant Information (Note: Maximum of two team members total ):

Name

First NameLast Name

Title:

Department & Division:

Contact Information:

Phone

Email

example@example.com

Project Proposal (500 words or less)

0/500

Project Title (concise, creative):

Project Abstract (2 - 3 sentences):

A brief summary of the project's focus

Background & Rationale:

Outline the problem, challenge, or opportunity your project addresses. Emphasize innovation - why this idea is new, necessary, or transformative for the university / community.

Goals & Objectives:

Clearly list what you aim to achieve. Frame them as measurable outcomes.

Project Activities:

Describe what you will do, how you will do it, and the timeline for implementation.

Impact & Significance:

Explain how the project aligns with institutional priorities, benefits students/faculty/staff, and can be scaled or sustained beyond the grant.

Mentorship Request

Please list up to three (3) potential mentors, in order of preference:

1. Name & Department

2. Name & Department

3. Name & Department

Budget & Use of Funds

Provide a concise breakdown of how the grant money will be spent (estimated figures are fine). Total is not to exceed $5,000.00:

Equipment / Software

Supplies / Materials

Student Support (stipends, assistants)

Travel/Training/Workshops

Other (please specify)

Additional Recommended Sections

To make your application stronger and more competitive, consider including:

Sustainability / Next Steps:

How the project will continue after the grant period.

Evaluation Plan:

How you will measure success (e.g., data collection, surveys, reports).

Alignment with Strategic Priorities:

A short note linking your project to one of the University's priorities as outlined in - Journey to Eminence: 2035