Funding and Awards for Public Engagement
Memorial University's Office of Public Engagement offers funding and awards programs to further the goals and objectives of the Public Engagement Framework.
Opening and closing *dates for all funds and awards (with links to more information) below.
*Note: Faculty/department approval deadlines may be earlier than the closing dates posted here. To allow time for required approvals, it is recommended that you consult with the Research Grants and Contracts Services administrator or departmental administrator reagrding departmental deadlines.
| FUND | OPENING | CLOSING | NOTIFICATION DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | |||
| August 1, 2024 | September 19, 2024 | October 7-10, 2024 | |
| Winter 2025 | |||
| December 3, 2024 | January 23, 2025 | February 10-14, 2025 | |
| Quick Start | Fall 2024 | ||
| September 10, 2024 | October 10, 2024 |
October 28- November 1,2024 |
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| Winter 2025 | |||
| January 14, 2025 | February 14, 2025 | March 3-7, 2025 | |
| Catalyst | Fall 2024 | ||
| September 24, 2024 | November 8, 2024 | November 25-29, 2024 | |
| PE Postdoctoral Fellowship | Check back in Fall 2024 (exact dates TBD) | ||
| President's Award | Opening in Spring 2025 (exact dates TBD) | ||
Interested in applying? Check out this video for funding application tips!
Public Engagement Accelerator Fund
2024-25 Funding Cycle Dates
Fall Round: Opening August 1, 2024. Closing September 19, 2024.
Winter Round: Opening December 3, 2024. Closing January 23, 2025.
Memorial's Public Engagement Accelerator Fund offers up to $10,000 to support the initiation or extension of public engagement activities that link to Memorial’s mission.
Quick Start Fund for Public Engagement
2024-25 Funding Cycle Dates
Fall Round: Opening September 10, 2024. Closing October 10, 2024.
Winter Round: Opening January 14, 2024. Closing February 14, 2024.
The Quick Start Fund for Public Engagement offers up to $2500 to support new projects and partnerships such as preliminary meetings, events and service learning projects, that are in keeping with the goals of Memorial’s Public Engagement Framework.
Catalyst Conference Fund for Public Engagement
2024-25 Funding Cycle Dates
Fall Round Only: Opening September 24, 2024. Closing November 8, 2024.
The Catalyst Conference Fund for Public Engagement offers up to $5000 to help conference organizers include opportunities for public engagement in large events.
Public Engagement Postdoctoral Fellowship
2023-24 and 2024-25 Funding Cycles now closed.
(Program available every second year).
The Public Engagement Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PEPDF) is offered by Memorial’s Office of Public Engagement (OPE) in collaboration with a Memorial faculty member or academic unit and participating external organizations
President's Award for Public Engagement Partnerships
2024 Award - Call for Nominations
Currently under review. Notification to all applicants expected in August-September, 2024.
Memorial University’s President's Award for Public Engagement Partnerships celebrates exemplary community-university partnerships that are in keeping with the goals of Memorial’s Public Engagement Framework (PEF).
COVID-19 Quick Start Fund for Public Engagement
Applicants may apply to regular Quick Start where COVID related response projects are eligible.
The COVID-19 Quick Start Fund (CQS) for Public Engagement offers up to $2500 for projects, partnerships or initiatives that contribute to addressing immediate and long-term needs of COVID-19 and align with Memorial’s Public Engagement Framework.