Nashman Faculty Development Grants: Engaged Department Grants

The George Washington University

Funding Amount

US $2,000 - US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Nashman Faculty Development Grants: Engaged Department Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: George Washington University
Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: December 01, 2025

Summary

The Nashman Faculty Development Grants at George Washington University aim to enhance community engaged scholarship through innovative courses and research. These grants support faculty in developing new initiatives that benefit the community, including participatory research, professional development, and strategic planning for academic departments. Faculty involvement with local organizations is prioritized, fostering collaboration and maximizing educational impact. Funding typically ranges from $2,000 to $5,000, enabling the growth of impactful projects that strengthen community ties and student learning.

Overview

The mission of the George Washington University is to educate individuals in liberal arts, languages, sciences, learned professions, and other courses and subjects of study, and to conduct scholarly research and publish the findings of such research. Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service The Honey W. Nashman Center supports the diverse ways GW faculty and students contribute to the community, including direct service; community engagement through courses, practica, or research that create a public benefit; policy and governance; philanthropy; social innovation; and community organizing and activism. Nashman Faculty Development Grants The Nashman Faculty Development Grants promote the development of new community engaged scholarship initiatives at GW, including courses, research, creative activity, and assessment of engagement outcomes. Funds are available to support: Development of new community engaged scholarship courses Faculty engagement in new community engaged scholarship activities with a community partner, including community-based participatory research, creative activities or other scholarly work Research/assessment on the outcomes of community engaged scholarship Individual or group professional development in community engaged scholarship Strategic planning for community engaged academic departments Applications will be accepted from GW faculty who are regular full-time faculty, or part-time faculty with a demonstrated long-term commitment to GW. Initiatives in partnership with Washington, DC region organizations/partners will receive preference. Types of Funded Projects Community Engaged Scholarship Course Development; Community-Based Participatory Research Grants; Faculty Participation in Community Engaged Scholarship Initiatives; Research or Assessment on the Outcomes of Engaged Scholarship; Engaged Department Grants; Professional Development Grants. Engaged Department Grants Purpose: Support strategic planning to reward and align existing and new community engaged initiatives to maximize community impact and student learning. Funding guidelines: Generally, $2,000-$5,000.

Eligibility

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What The George Washington University actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
194
Total given
$50.49M
Median grant
$87K
Range
$5,192–$3.53M
  • By dollars: District of Columbia 22%, Pennsylvania 10%, California 9%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 15% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

teacher-development

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