Eagle Grants Program
Eagle Grants Program
There are two (2) grant categories being offered to faculty and staff. Category 1 is for requests ranging from $1,000 – $5,000. Category 2 is for fund requests ranging from $5,001- $15,000.
Both Category 1 and Category 2 proposals must support at least one area of EWU’s mission:
- Student Access: Enhancing access to higher education in the Inland Northwest and beyond by recruiting and supporting traditional college-bound students, non-traditional students, and those from underserved populations;
- Student Learning: Delivering high-quality academic programs that undergo regular, rigorous review informed by data and assessment of student learning;
- Student Development: Delivering a high-quality co-curriculum designed to develop the intellectual, cultural, personal, and practical aspects of students’ lives; and
- Student Completion: Promoting student success by supporting student engagement and timely degree completion.
The EWU Foundation Eagle Grants Committee will review proposals twice each academic year. If you a member of the EWU faculty, please submit your completed application form to provost@ewu.edu with your signature and your Dean’s signature. The Office of the Provost will review and sign if they approve of the application. The completed application must be submitted to the Provost’s office by 5 p.m. of the deadline as stated in the guidelines below.
If you are not a member of the EWU faculty, please submit your completed application form, with all signatures, to Valerie Marsh vmarsh@ewu.edu by 5 p.m. of the deadline as stated in the guidelines below.
Please note that late submissions will not be accepted. The committee will review applications/proposals in accordance with published guidelines. A notification email of the committee’s decision on each proposal will be sent to the specific applicant.
- Category 1 deadline: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
at 5 p.m. - Category 2 deadline: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
at 5 p.m.
The Eagle Grants Program committee follows the disbursement process and guidelines of the EWU Foundation and cannot provide funding for:
- Operational support (such as marketing, recruitment or expenses no longer covered by University funds due to financial shortfall)
- Direct payment of salaries, wages or stipends to EWU faculty and staff
A complete list of allowable/non-allowable expenses can be found at this policy document starting on page 2.
Please contact John Drexel, Director of Advancement Services, at jdrexel1@ewu.edu if you need any clarification on allowable or non-allowable expenses.
The EWU Eagle Grants Program seeks innovative proposals from faculty and staff that will enhance the university and its mission, support the university’s strategic plan, provide opportunities for development and research as well as increase student participation.
Since 2010 Eastern Washington University Foundation has awarded more than $500,000 in grants to faculty and staff impacting student success.
Note: Starting in academic year 2023-2024, Category 2 proposals will have a $15,000 funding request limit.
Eagle Grants Application (pdf) or (docx) (Revised Jan. 19, 2024)
2023 -2024 Snapshot
Category 1
- Nine applications were received
- Five proposals were awarded funding
- Four proposals were fully funded, while 1 received partial funding
- The total amount awarded was $17,233.00
Category 2
- Sixteen applications were received
- Six proposals were awarded funding
- Four were fully funded, while two were partially funded
- The total amount awarded was $47,767.00
2022-2023 Snapshot
Category 1
- Thirteen applications were received
- Six proposals were awarded funding
- Three proposals were fully funded, while three received partial funding
- The total amount awarded was $20,169.50
Category 2
- Twenty-three applications were received
- Six proposals were awarded funding
- Two proposals were fully funded, while four received partial funding
- The total amount awarded was $34,673.33