Foremost among MSU’s values is inclusiveness. Inclusiveness provides opportunities for learners from all backgrounds to bring their passion and talent and join a vibrant, intellectual community built on mutual respect. The MSU community has the opportunity to create synergy within and across organizational systems in support of an inclusive educational and work environment through the “Creating Inclusive Excellence at Michigan State University” funding.
Creating Inclusive Excellence funding presents an opportunity for Colleges and Academic Units to engage in efforts that will enhance academic quality; and, through clearly articulated outcomes; demonstrably benefit students and create a more inclusive campus community for all.
Each funding category requires evidence of support from unit or relevant administrators. Proposals will NOT be considered without the requisite evidence of support.
Funding for CIEG Projects will be dependent on the availability of funds. If there is a change in our ability to fund projects, notice will be provided to grant recipients as soon as possible.
Deadline for submission: August 1, 2022
For more than 50 years, Michigan State University has sought to provide central support for the recruitment, retention and advancement of faculty, staff and students who are members of underrepresented groups. While the work initially focused on meeting federal, state and local compliance regulations, it has evolved to address the following institutional priorities: increase diversity, promote inclusion, ensure equity, and enhance outreach and engagement.
Since 2005, the CIEG Program provides funding to colleges, as well as other academic and administrative units, individuals, and groups, to engage in efforts that will enhance the overall learning, living and working environment for students, faculty and staff at MSU. Proposals are welcome which aim to advance the following priorities:
The CIEG Program provides up to $15,000 in maximum support of single-year project proposals. Proposals that exceed this amount or are designed as multi-year projects will not be considered.
However, the CIEG Program Selection Committee will favorably review single-year project proposals which request matching funds that do not exceed $15,000 if evidence of the matching fund commitment from another source is provided.
Funding for 2022-23 CIEG projects is dependent upon available resources. Grant recipients will be notified immediately of circumstances that may delay or impede the funding of proposals.
There are two (2) funding categories, one for colleges, academic and administrative units, and one for individuals and groups. Each proposal requires evidence of support from the relevant unit-level administrator, supervisor or advisor. Please note that proposals will not be considered without the requisite evidence of support.
Colleges, academic and administrative units are encouraged to submit proposals that align with MSU’s mission, values and institutional priorities related to diversity, equity and inclusion, and include evidence of support from the relevant unit-level administrator, supervisor or advisor.
Individual faculty, staff or students, and related groups associated with colleges, academic and administrative units are encouraged to submit proposals which align with MSU’s mission, values and institutional priorities related to diversity, equity and inclusion, and includes evidence of support from the relevant unit-level administrator, supervisor or advisor.
Proposals must not exceed six (6) pages of narrative and address the following:
Proposals are due August 1, 2022, and should be submitted electronically (preferred method).
Information is also available on our website, inclusion.msu.edu by selecting Research & Grants, and then Creating Inclusive Excellence Grants in the Featured Links box. Award notices will be provided in September 2022.
If you are not able to submit your proposal electronically, please mail completed materials, including the contact sheet, to:
Jabbar R. Bennett/Sam Watson
Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives
426 Auditorium Road
444 Administration Building
Contact Jabbar R. Bennett, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Office for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, at 517-353-3924 vpcdo@msu.edu; or Sam Watson, Executive Assistant watso117@msu.edu.