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The Year of Democracy, Civic Empowerment, and Global Engagement offers funding to support various projects across campus, including cutting-edge research, curricular and co-curricular opportunities, and dynamic events & programming that inform and inspire. In reviewing applications, we prioritize proposals that feature non-partisan perspectives, showcase ideological diversity, and foster collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches.

Grant applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All grant inquiries can be directed to [email protected]. Please visit the links below to submit a proposal.

Presidential Awards for Understanding Democracy

We are pleased to announce a request for applications for pilot projects, inviting scholars from all University of Michigan campuses to propose transformative research and creative activities to enhance our understanding of democracy’s operation and promise. Applications are due January 31st.

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