How much funding does ACM Mellon Academic Leadership Fellows Program provide?

ACM Mellon Academic Leadership Fellows Program provides $1,500,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for ACM Mellon Academic Leadership Fellows Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Eligible applicants: Number of positions: Combined total of 10 Fellows across ACM colleges.

ACM Mellon Academic Leadership Fellows Program is described as a one-time opportunity.

Funding Amount

$1,500,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Applicants: Tenured faculty in humanities disciplines
Requirement: Demonstrated commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusive equity on campus
Position: Faculty appointed as Fellows for two-year terms

Duration: Three-year initiative

Geographic Scope: ACM member colleges (14 liberal arts institutions in the Midwest)

Focus Areas:

Applicants: Tenured faculty in humanities disciplines
Requirement: Demonstrated commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusive equity on campus
Position: Faculty appointed as Fellows for two-year terms
Number of positions: Combined total of 10 Fellows across ACM colleges

50% course reduction during fellowship
Stipend to compensate for fellowship work
Mentorship from two experienced leaders (one on home campus, one external)
Cohort-based leadership development workshops and convenings
Each Fellow will lead portfolio of responsibilities or discrete institutional project

Mellon Foundation has supported ACM for over 30 years
This grant is part of nearly $26.5 million in collaborative project funding from Mellon since 1987
Previous Mellon-funded projects focused on: academic pathways for underrepresented students, interdisciplinary teaching and learning, innovative pedagogies, instructional technology, international collaboration

Initial Notification: ACM sends Call for Proposals to Presidents and Provosts/Deans offices at member colleges
Timeline: Mid-November notification period
Selection: Proposals reviewed and Fellows selected in March (following year)

Note: Specific application requirements and materials not detailed in provided content.

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

By dollars: Minnesota 44%, Wisconsin 23%, Colorado 21%. Top recipient cities: Northfield, MN; Colorado Springs, CO; Saint Paul, MN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.