Strategic Alliance Matching Grant - Division III

The Strategic Alliance Matching Grant by the NCAA Division III aims to bolster ethnic minority and gender representation in senior athletics administration roles. With an annual budget of $1.6 million, it supports up to 46 schools and conferences over five years. Eligible institutions must be active NCAA Division III members and meet various requirements. This grant encourages diversity in leadership, fostering an inclusive environment for student-athletes.

The Division III Strategic Alliance Matching Grant provides financial support to Division III 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 III budget with a total annual budget of $1.6 million, which allows for a total of 46 schools and conferences to receive funding annually.

Eligibility

Schools and conference offices must be active NCAA Division III 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 a subsequent diversity grant.

Ineligibility

At no point may a Recipient receive more than one Division III diversity grants.