Call for submissions: President’s DEI Awards and Grants

Nominations for the President’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards are now open and applications for the President’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grants are now being accepted.

President’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Awards

Nominations for the President’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion awards are now open.

This annual award honors individuals and units that have demonstrated outstanding commitment and made significant contributions to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within the University of Colorado community.

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

A reception to honor awardees is set for 2:30-4:30 p.m. April 17, 2025, at 1800 Grant St.

Categories are:

Faculty. Full-time CU faculty includes tenured faculty, tenure-track faculty, IRC (instructional, research and clinical) faculty.

Staff.

Student. Undergraduate or graduate.

Academic or administrative unit.

The deadline for nominations is Jan. 17, 2025. To submit a President’s DEI Award nomination, click here.

President’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Grants

Applications for the President’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grants are now being accepted.

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.

Grant winners will be acknowledged during a reception from 2:30-4:30 p.m. April 17, 2025, at 1800 Grant St.

Eligibility: Grant proposals must be submitted by CU full-time faculty (see above) or full-time 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.

The deadline for proposals is Jan. 17, 2025. To submit a President’s DEI Grant application, click here.

Not sure how to write a grant? Join a virtual informational session, 11 a.m.-noon Dec. 18, where we'll talk you through what you need to know, including the application criteria and helpful tips on structuring your submission. To attend, please email systemdei@cu.edu and we’ll send you an invitation.

For more information, check out our Grants FAQ page.