SSUF Grants Program

The Shawnee State University Foundation Grants Program has been expanded to include both spring and autumn cycles for over 20 years, having awarded grants to a range of academic departments, funding nearly 400 projects.

Award Amounts: Up to $2,500 per project

Funding Cycles:

• Spring Cycle: Funds projects from July 1 – December 31
• Autumn Cycle: Funds projects from January 1 – June 30

Scope of Awards: The scope has been broadened to include:

• Student programming enhancement
• Recruitment and retention
• Facilities and student residence innovation
• Campus enhancement and green initiatives
• Entrepreneurism and social impact

Geographic Scope: Shawnee State University (Portsmouth, OH)

Eligible Applicants: Academic departments and university programs

Contact Information:

• Phone: (740) 351-3284
• Email: foundation@shawnee.edu
• Address: SSU Foundation Administration Building Suite 101, 940 Second Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662

Funding Source: The Shawnee Fund (unrestricted giving)

How to Apply

1. Visit the grants application page at givetossu.com/grants-application
2. Complete the application form
3. Submit to the SSU Foundation
4. Contact the Foundation for questions: (740) 351-3284 or foundation@shawnee.edu

Note: Specific application materials and detailed requirements should be confirmed by contacting the Foundation directly, as the complete application instructions were not provided in the source materials.