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America's 250th Anniversary Grant for Undergraduate Programming

HETERODOX ACADEMY

Funding Amount

Up to $20,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

America's 250th Anniversary Grant for Undergraduate Programming

Status: Active - special funding round

Funder: Institute for Humane Studies

Geographic Scope: United States

Year: 2026 (250th anniversary of America's founding)

Focus Areas:

  • Liberty

  • Self-governance

  • Liberalism

  • The American experiment
  • Purpose: To engage undergraduates in programming that highlights themes relevant to America's founding principles and their relevance today.

    Eligible Activities: Projects may take many forms including:

      Undergraduate-Focused Initiatives:

    • Mentorship programs
    • Reading groups
    • Symposia
    • Research support

      Public-Facing Events:

    • Lectures
    • Panel discussions
    • Community forums
    • Other events with meaningful student participation opportunities

    Award Amount:

  • Most accepted proposals will not exceed $20,000

  • Larger grants will be considered for exceptional projects
  • Target Audience: Faculty proposing projects that inspire students to think deeply about America's founding principles

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationyouth-programs

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