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Project Grants is sponsored by Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion. Supports projects aimed at improving the teaching and learning of theology and religion in higher education. This is highly applicable for Old Testament professors seeking to innovate pedagogy in biblical studies.
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Large Project Grants | Wabash Center Home » Grants » Large Project Grants Large Project Grants offer funding often up to $30,000 to support in-depth, collaborative work that enhances teaching and the teaching life. These grants are designed for faculty teams, departments, or institutions pursuing strategic projects grounded in theological education.
Proposals should be clearly aligned with Wabash’s mission and demonstrate potential for long-term pedagogical impact. Read About AI Special Focus Learn About Large Project Grants 2026 Large Project Grant Request for Proposals The Wabash Center is pleased to announce its request for proposals in 2026.
Colleges, Seminaries, and Universities teaching religion and theology may submit proposals for up to $30,000 that may be used for a period of up to two years. Proposals may be targeted to establish new projects or enhance existing programs that support improving teaching and/or deepening the teaching life. All proposals must be focused on some aspect of improving teaching or the teaching life.
The Wabash Center is especially interested in supporting programs that help faculty address one or more of the following objectives: Strengthening teaching practices that attend to and respect minoritized, marginalized, or new immigrant populations of colleagues and/or students. Enhancing teaching practices that are more fully aware of the teacher as a whole person for the health and wellbeing of the faculty community.
Drawing more fully on the arts, imagination, and creativity to enhance the experience of teaching and the teaching life. Creating opportunities for faculty networking, faculty exchanges, faculty connection through retreats, excursions, and pilgrimages that help faculty expand their vision of teaching and the teaching life.
Enhancing teaching practices that more intentionally equip the teacher with practices of critical and imaginative reflection upon teaching. Developing teaching practices centered on issues of justice, civic engagement, techniques of advocacy and activism for more learner-centered experiences. Forming deliberate conversation groups to discuss and reimagine the classroom in a digital age.
Full details may be found by downloading a copy of the complete RFP here . Interested in applying? APPLY HERE 2026 AI Special Focus RFP Educational Experimentation Grant: Advancing Theology and Religion Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence This grant is open exclusively to faculty teaching in seminaries and theological institutions .
The Wabash Center is offering grants up to $30,000 (over two years) to support educational experimentation in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into theological teaching and learning.
Proposals should explore: The pedagogical and ethical implications of AI in theological education; Strategies to build AI literacy among faculty; Ways AI may reshape the teaching life, learning environments, and academic values in theological contexts. Full details may be found by downloading a copy of the complete RFP here . Interested in applying?
APPLY HERE KEY DATES – MARK YOUR CALENDAR WITH THESE KEY DATES Milestone Date Interest Meeting January 15, 2026, 1–2 p. m. ET REGISTER Application Due February 10, 2026 (11:59 p.
m. EDT) Project Timeframe July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028 Awards Announced April 1, 2026 Grant Orientation (Zoom) May 13, 2026, 1–4 p. m.
ET What Are Large Project Grants? Large Project Grants support collaborative, faculty-led projects that explore new approaches to teaching and the teaching life in higher education within theology and/or religion. These grants support experimental or strategic initiatives designed to enhance classroom practices, foster deeper reflection on pedagogy, and cultivate communities of teaching among faculty.
Proposals should be framed around enhancing the teaching and teaching life of faculty, rather than focusing primarily on student outcomes or experiences Past projects have explored: Innovative and best practices in pedagogy Digital and hybrid teaching models Teaching in specific theological or cultural context Faculty identity, vocation, and well-being Download the 2026 Large Grant Application Guide here .
This includes all details and required elements. Ready to apply? Click here or APPLY in the upper right corner.
Review Eligibility carefully. Create/Log-in to an account and begin your application through our application portal .
Prepare your application materials: All fields in online application Be sure to provide a title for your grant (the auto-generated grant number is a placeholder) Full proposal narrative (1,500 to 4,000 words) Timeline of project activities Assessment and evaluation plan Line-item budget and budget narrative (Read: Grant Budget and Expense Guidelines (pdf) ) Curriculum vitae (max 4 pages) Institutional letter of support NB: When you submit your application, the people identified as project director, financial contact, and authorization contact will receive emails from admin@wabashcenter.
info requesting their digital signature. You may check on the progress of signatures by logging into your account and viewing your application. The Wabash Center does not receive your application until all parties have signed.
A complete application, which includes relevant signatures, must be received by 11:59 p. m. EDT on February 10, 2026.
The Wabash Center gives grants to accredited universities, colleges, or seminaries in the United States and Canada and occasionally to non-profit organizations providing services to improve teaching and learning at institutions of higher education. The project director will ordinarily be a full-time faculty member in religion or theology.
In colleges or universities without a department of religion or theology, we will consider, on a case-by-case basis, project directors from other departments whose primary teaching responsibility is in the area of religion. These grants are not scholarships and may not be used for tuition or degree-related work (e.g., M. Div.
, D. Min.) Ph.
D. and Th. D.
students are not eligible. These are not research grants intended to support book writing or field-specific research. Applicants must have completed and submitted the final report for any previous Wabash Center grant before reapplying.
All proposals are reviewed and adjudicated by the Wabash Center’s advisory committee. The process is competitive and based on alignment with our mission and selection criteria outlined in the RFP. Applicants will be notified via email, and awards will be announced by April 2026.
What Grant Funds Can(not) Support Grant funds can be spent on items and activities such as: Childcare, elder care, house sitting to support attendance to group gatherings Meals or groceries for gatherings Travel, meals, lodging (retreat center, hotel, conference center, rented house) Stipends (meager) for participation in the group Equipment, supplies, and materials to support group meetings and discussions Honorariums for guest resource persons with the group Entrance fees or tickets for cultural events, museums, concerts, etc. Germane services (e.g., coaching, gym memberships, spa, spiritual direction, workshop registrations, etc.) The Wabash Center generally does not fund: Travel for attendance to disciplinary conferences The preparation of textbooks Research focused primarily on field content and only secondarily on teaching Publication of conference papers or books, or production costs of other media Stipends for writing the grant proposal or making application for the grant Home utilities should group convene online Items designated as gifts, presents, offerings or donations Travel, meals, lodging expenses should family or friends accompany participant on an extended conversation Please note that the grants of the Wabash Center are not intended for the use of underwriting the ordinary, ongoing work of the professorate, much of which is already supported by the home institution or department.
The grant funds are meant to be used to support and strengthen teaching and the teaching life. The above lists are not exhaustive. All projects and budget expenditures must be aligned with the Wabash Center mission.
Grant Orientation for Funded Projects All funded project directors are required to attend the Large Grant Orientation (via Zoom) on May 13, 2026, from 1–4 p. m. ET .
Introduce project directors to Wabash Center staff Offer guidance on reporting and accountability Provide a platform to share project ideas and strategies Support participants in shaping plans for institutional impact Proposal Writing Resource Hub The Proposal Writing Resource Hub supports faculty in crafting strong, mission-aligned proposals for Wabash grants.
Whether you're new to proposal writing or refining an existing idea, this hub offers practical tools, step-by-step guidance, and examples to help shape your vision into a compelling proposal. From articulating project goals to budgeting and evaluation, we’re here to help you succeed.
20 Key Questions to Answer Before Writing a Grant Proposal Budget and Expense Guidelines Dissemination Planning Worksheet Examples of Wabash Center Grant Projects Grant Management Resource Hub The Grant Management Resource Hub guides faculty through the effective stewardship of funded projects. This includes managing budgets, timelines, and reporting requirements with clarity and confidence.
Designed to foster responsible grant leadership, the hub offers tools, templates, and best practices to ensure projects stay on track and aligned with the goals of your grant proposal.
Dissemination Planning Worksheet Examples of Wabash Center Grant Projects Faculty Transferring Institutions Instructions Instructions for Requesting a Grant Extension Sample Budget Revision Request Sample Letter Requesting Budget Revision Grant Reporting Guidelines We encourage you to seek grant coaching well in advance of the deadline. We recommend reaching out at least 30 days before submission.
Coaching and feedback on the grant proposal are not available after an application is submitted. Review the Grant Worksheet Contact Sarah Farmer at farmers@wabash. edu .
*Note: Because we receive many requests for feedback, responses may take up to four weeks for a response. Questions? We’re here to help!
Email Sarah Farmer at farmers@wabash. edu if you have any questions about Large Grant. Proposal Writing Worksheet The Wabash Center understands our grants program as a part of our overall teaching and learning mission.
We are interested in not only awarding grants to excellent proposals, but also in enabling faculty members to develop and hone their skills as grant writers. We strongly encourage you to be in conversation with us as you develop your ideas for a grant project into a formal proposal. We will gladly give you feedback on your ideas and draft proposal.
There is no guarantee that a grant that has gone through our coaching process will be funded—funding decisions are made by a separate Advisory Committee—but we will help you present the project in the clearest and most coherent way.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Full-time faculty members in religion or theology at accredited US or Canadian universities, colleges, or seminaries; PhD and ThD students are not eligible; prior grantees must have completed final reports before reapplying. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $30,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is February 10, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 27, 2021. Purpose of Program: The NASNTI Program provides grants to eligible institutions of higher education (IHEs) to enable them to improve and expand their capacity to serve Native Americans and low-income individuals. Institutions may use the grants to plan, develop, undertake, and carry out activities to improve and expand their capacity to serve Native American and low-income students. Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.031X. Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-051022-001. Assistance Listing: 84.031. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ED. Award Amount: Up to $550K per award.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
The California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division is making approximately .7 million available to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, appropriated under the 2021 Budget Act. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and direct-funded charter schools—both current CSPP contractors and new applicants. Funding supports full-day/full-year or part-day/part-year preschool services for income-eligible children beginning in FY 2024–25. Awards are allocated by county based on Local Planning Council priority areas and application scores, with redistribution provisions if county allocations are underutilized.