Please note that this list is not all-inclusive. If you have any questions regarding if your funding will be supported, please email us at CFDA@ucdenver.edu
Maximum Award: $1,000 per academic year
Total Annual Fund: $20,000
Application Rounds: To be determined
Note: Prior recipients must wait until Round 2 to reapply.
Decisions are issued within two weeks of each deadline
Funds must be spent by June 1st of the fiscal year
Rollover of unused funds is not allowed
A 1:1 match is required from the department, college, professional organization, or grant.
Preference is given to applicants who:
Are presenting at a professional conference
Lack of departmental PD funds
Have limited access to external funding
Did not receive funds in the previous year
Applicants are reviewed by a committee of tenured faculty and the CFDA Director.
2025-2026 academic year review committee will be determined soon
Description of the PD opportunity and its impact
Event link (if applicable)
Detailed budget outlining costs and funding sources
List of other conferences attended during the year
