AAUP Foundation Grants
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
June 30, 2026
83 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
AAUP Foundation Grants
Funder: AAUP Foundation (Washington, DC, US)
Mission: The AAUP Foundation is the charitable arm of the AAUP enterprise, committed to academic freedom and shared governance, defining fundamental professional values and standards for higher education, and ensuring higher education's contribution to the common good.
- Establishing and supporting the principles of academic freedom
- Promoting the quality of higher education in a free and democratic society
Funding Focus
The Foundation supports organizations that set as a standard or goal a commitment to:Geographic Scope
United States (based in Washington, DC)- Individuals
- Organizations
Eligible Applicants
Contact Information
Email: dlangkamp@aaup.org General Email: info@aaupfoundation.org Phone: 202-737-5900 Address: AAUP Foundation, 555 New Jersey Ave NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20001- Smith-Kaplan Academic Freedom Fund (if applicable under guidelines)
- Academic Freedom Fund
- Legal Defense Fund
- Passer Legal Defense Fund
- Konheim Travel Fund
Special Funds Available
Applications may also be considered for special funds including:Tax Status: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
How to Apply
Application Process
Quarterly Grant Deadlines:
For detailed application instructions and required materials, applicants should:
1. Review the AAUP Foundation Grant Agreement (PDF available on website)
2. Review the AAUP Foundation Grant Guidelines (PDF available on website)
3. Contact dlangkamp@aaup.org with questions
Specific application forms and submission procedures are referenced in the official grant agreement and guidelines documents.
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