Strategic Alliance Matching Grant - Division II

Strategic Alliance Matching Grant - Division II

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Summary

The Strategic Alliance Matching Grant - Division II offers financial support to enhance ethnic minority and gender representation in mid- to senior-level athletics administration roles across NCAA Division II institutions. With an annual budget of $860,000, the grant aims to fund up to 20 schools and conferences each year. Eligible applicants must be active Division II members and are encouraged to collaborate with their human resources departments during the proposal process, ensuring compliance with grant requirements.

Overview

Strategic Alliance Matching Grant The Division II Strategic Alliance Matching Grant provides financial support to Division II conferences and institutions committed to enhancing ethnic minority and gender representation in full-time, mid- to senior-level athletics administration roles. These positions, funded during a five-year commitment, include responsibilities in areas such as strategic planning, budget management, fundraising, compliance, diversity initiatives, and student-athlete welfare. Funding This initiative is funded by the Division II budget with a total annual budget of $860,000, which allows for a total of 20 schools and conferences to receive funding annually.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Schools and conference offices must be active NCAA Division II member and be able to execute all Recipient responsibilities in order to be eligible to submit a proposal. Conferences must also be multisport conferences. Interested schools and conferences are encouraged to seek the guidance of their individual human resources department during proposal development and submission.Grant requirements must also be fully executed per the contract prior to receiving additional funding for either the Division II Strategic Alliance Matching Grant or the Division II Ethnic Minorities and Women’s Internship Grant. Division II schools may receive funding through the Division II Strategic Alliance Matching Grant while also receiving funding through the Division II Coaching Enhancement Grant.

Ineligibility

At no point may a recipient receive more than one Division II Strategic Alliance Matching Grant.