The Inclusive Excellence Grants for Events, Conference and Travel and Professional Development are intended to make education more accessible, inclusive, and impactful by providing timely funding for activities that support the ACE Inclusive Excellence Grant Impact Goals.
These grants are open to all Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó faculty, staff, and students. Students and student organizations must apply with the support of a faculty or staff sponsor.
Funding is available for initiatives taking place during the 2026 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2025-June 30,2026). Grant award amounts include:
To ensure equitable access:
The award of this grant allows up to $1,000 of approved expenses to host an event. Examples of events include: multi-unit community building, hosting speakers, panel discussions, and student educational development.
This grant does not allow for the purchase of alcohol.
| This grant allows only the following expense types: |
| Official Functions (including: Less than 10, Large, Training, Student and Recruitment |
| Honorarium Payments |
| Room/Space Rentals |
| AV Rentals |
| Operating Supplies |
The award of this grant allows up to $2,000 of approved expenses for individual faculty, staff and students to attend conferences ($5,000 for student groups of 5 or more).
This grant can be used for costs related to travel to attend the conference including airfare, lodging and per-diem.
| This grant allows only the following expense types: |
| Airfare (must be purchased through concur or CBT) |
| Baggage Fees |
| Lodging |
| Mileage |
| Per-Diem |
| Registration Fees |
| Rental Car/Rental Car Gas |
| Transportation |
The award of this grant allows up to $1,000 of approved expenses to be used for Professional Development.
Examples of Professional Development include: participation in a professional organization, enrolling in a class or workshop, hosting a training for your department.
| This grant allows only the following expense types: |
| Dues and Memberships to Professional Organizations |
| Honorarium Payments |
| License and Certification Fees |
| Official Function - Training |
| Training Fees |
Make Education Work for All
Provide support and resources that enhance the educational experience at Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó
Promote collaboration amount staff, faculty, administration and students to create a supportive learning environment
Increase Student Success Outcomes