Sustaining Hoosier Communities Course Planning Grant

Sustaining Hoosier Communities Course Planning Grant is sponsored by IU Center for Rural Engagement. This grant offers instructional developmental grants to faculty for the first-time design of undergraduate and graduate courses that integrate community-engaged learning with a Sustaining Hoosier Communities partner project in Indiana.

Sustaining Hoosier Communities: Get Involved: Center for Rural Engagement: Indiana University Bloomington Sustaining Hoosier Communities Sustaining Hoosier Communities Strengthening Indiana community by community Sustaining Hoosier Communities (SHC) partners one rural Indiana community with Indiana University faculty, students, and staff to advance community-identified projects.

Through these partnerships, communities enrich the health, prosperity, and vitality of their community while IU students engage in meaningful learning opportunities with real-world impact. Successful SHC communities nurture individuals and perspectives that foster a strong social fabric and culture of engagement.

Faculty Course Planning Grant IU faculty are invited to apply for a course planning grant to integrate community-engaged learning through Sustaining Hoosier Communities for the first time. Current and new faculty partners are encouraged to apply. Description of the video: Rossina Sandoval Monsivais: “Sustaining Hoosier Communities elevates the quality of life in rural communities.

It is something, it is a program, it is a project, it is the relationships. It is the skills provided. ” “So far, Sustaining Hoosier Communities has connected more than 2400 IU students with partners in six rural Indiana counties to advance 151 community identified projects that benefit more than 208,000 Hoosiers.

” “At the Kelley School we draw students from around the world. Once they get into smaller areas, they see the value that these communities bring to not only the individual citizens within the county, like this, this made a real difference in people's education. It is not uncommon for these projects to lead to opportunities for the students to present.

We're going to have our local city council meeting. ” “Can you present to the community? Would you take questions from the community?

You can see the light bulb go on for them – the appreciation they have for rural communities. ” Rossina Sandoval Monsivais: “Through Sustaining Hoosier Communities came a partnership with the O'Neill school. They listened and they provided us with this amazing program.

” “The average person could say, no, Indiana University the Sustaining Hoosier Communities program, this made a material difference in my life, it made a difference in my family's lives, it made a difference in my kid’s life. That is, that's worth everything, right? It just, it's, it's priceless.

” “The Sustaining Hoosier Communities initiative is a prime example of how a public research university can bolster communities and rural quality of life.

” New Montgomery Main Street Park shaped by community vision, IU collaboration IU Center for Rural Engagement honors five awardees for contributions to rural Indiana Odon reconnects with legacy of hometown sculptor through IU partnership IU Cybersecurity Clinic helps rural organizations strengthen digital security Bridging History and Community in Odon, Indiana Student employees support and strengthen rural Indiana initiatives Kyla Cox Deckard named executive director of Center for Rural Engagement Sustaining Hoosier Communities initiative heads to Brown County Senior lecturer Schwibs leads Media School documentary collaboration at Beck’s Mill Brown County to launch new IU collaboration with Sustaining Hoosier Communities SHC launches first alum year, expanding on past partnerships The initiative offers past SHC partner communities the opportunity to advance new projects and deepen existing relationships with IU.

Explore a list of projects Brown County will be the next Sustaining Hoosier Communities partner Brown County will work to advance community-identified projects through the center’s Sustaining Hoosier Communities initiative in 2026–27.

Communities apply to partner with SHC SHC selects partner community Community identifies project ideas Community identifies project leads and liaisons who will lend their time and talents to projects SHC matches courses to projects Community and SHC identify possible outcomes Community and faculty develop and agree on scopes of work SHC seeks resources for projects not matched with courses Faculty and students work on projects Classes complete work and presentations to the community All reports are compiled and presented to the community The center can continue work with the community Build new relationships with Indiana University faculty, students, and staff while collaborating on projects important to you and your neighbors.

Projects can address a range of economic, environmental, and social sustainability opportunities, and project leaders come from all walks of life—from residents to elected officials. The community application period is currently closed. See a sample request for proposals Address real-world issues and opportunities with your students through transformative community partnerships.

Engaging through Sustaining Hoosier Communities gives students a high-impact learning experience. Sustaining Hoosier Communities staff will facilitate connections to projects and support you with logistics, such as transportation, meeting spaces, hospitality, assessment, and media relations during your collaboration.

Explore a list of proposed projects Download the faculty resource guide SHC Course Planning Grant IU faculty are invited to apply for a course planning grant to integrate community-engaged learning through Sustaining Hoosier Communities for the first time. Current and new faculty partners are encouraged to apply. Impact Indiana communities while you gain invaluable academic and professional experience.

Sustaining Hoosier Communities, courses span the disciplines and carry credit you can apply towards your degree. Engage in thought-provoking work that addresses the issues and opportunities facing our Hoosier neighbors.

Contact us to get recommendations on coursework Sustaining Hoosier Communities is based on the community engagement model championed by the Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Community Network (EPIC-N), which universities across the nation have adopted, called The EPIC Model.