The Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership (ACSJL) Faculty and Staff support is aimed at assisting faculty and staff to expand on or initiate new and innovative lines of learning, engagement, advocacy, and/or research around social justice issues. Projects that include action components and direct impact will be prioritized. Kindly note, the total amount a faculty or staff member may receive per academic year for individual research or projects is $2,000.
If you have an idea that is rooted in social justice and would like thought partnership in flushing it out, feel free to connect with the ACSJL at arcus.center@kzoo.edu for support.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant is a Kalamazoo College Faculty or Staff Member
- Project is in alignment with the ACSJL mission, vision and values
- Applicant is willing to engage in the Arcus Center community for the year funding is received, including events and trainings
- Applicant will submit a brief (50-100 word) summary of outcomes/impact obtained from the supported project and potential next steps for the applicant’s work–please note, additional support for the project can be sought at the end of the supported project time.
Application Cycle Timeline
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible during the respective quarterly application cycle. We will contact you with our support decision within 30 days of the application cycle closing date.
- Fall Quarter: September 5 – November 5
- Winter Quarter: January 5 – March 5
- Spring Quarter: April 5 – June 5
Preview of Application Questions
Here is a preview of the application questions. You can copy and paste them into your preferred program to draft your answers before submitting them in the form.
Application Questions
- First and Last Name
- Connection to Kalamazoo College (Faculty or Staff)
- Employee ID Number
- Department or unit of affiliation
- Project Title
- Anticipated Date of Project
- Enter a short description of your project (even if the project is still in a conceptual stage)
- Are you receiving funding from other sources to support this work?
- Have you sought funding from other sources to support this work, and been denied?
- What social justice issue is your project addressing?
- How does your project recognize, invite, and value the contributions of impacted groups?
- How does your project inspire others to think in new ways and challenge the status quo?
- If your project is fully realized, what would the outcome be? (We encourage you to dream as big as you would like)
- We understand this funding will only support a piece of your work. What is the outcome you are hoping to achieve with this particular support and how will it get you closer to achieving your fully realized outcome above? (i.e. published articles or research, new curriculum, etc.)
- If a research project, will you publish your findings? (yes, no)
- How much are you requesting?
- Please provide a list of planned expenses illustrating how you intend to use the funding received.
- The Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership values and prioritizes mutual learning and partnership. We hope that you will be willing to engage in the Arcus community during the grant year. How would you like to engage? (multiple choice options: Attend ACSJL programming, lead workshops or trainings, highlight your work and impact in Newsletters or Social Media, other)
We are accepting applications!
Apply before the fall cycle ends, November 5th.