Call for submissions: President’s DEI Awards and Grants

The CU Office of the President has announced the opening of nominations for the annual President’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards, and the start of the application period for the President’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grants.

President’s DEI Awards

The President’s DEI Awards honor three individuals and one unit that have demonstrated outstanding commitment and made significant contributions to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the University of Colorado community.

Recipients of the honor receive $2,000 and a commemorative award.

Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Feb. 2, 2024.

A reception to honor awardees is set for 2:30-4:30 p.m. April 24, 2024, at 1800 Grant St.

DEI Award categories:

• Faculty (full-time CU faculty members with rank of professor, associate professor, assistant professor, senior instructor or instructor)
• Staff
• Student (undergraduate or graduate)
• Academic or administrative unit

President's DEI Grants

Applications for the President’s DEI Grants are now being accepted.

Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Feb. 2, 2024.

Grant winners will be acknowledged during a reception set for 2:30-4:30 p.m. April 24, 2024, at 1800 Grant St.

The President’s DEI Grants are designed to fund innovative and creative projects that promote diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the University of Colorado. Proposal funding is for one year with a maximum request of $8,000 per year. However, a proposal may be considered for a second year of funding pending demonstration of positive impact, potential for replication across the system, and institutionalization at home campus. Second-year funding is not guaranteed and requires the submittal of an annual report that aligns with the timeline for the following year funding.

Grant proposals must be submitted by CU faculty (full-time CU faculty members with the rank of professor, associate professor, assistant professor, senior instructor or instructor) or staff. Students or student groups interested in submitting a proposal must have a faculty or staff sponsor submit the proposal and include a letter of support.

Questions? Please contact CU system DEI.