2019 UC Equity & Inclusion Conference set for April 3

2019 Equity & Inclusion Grants Request for Proposals 

The University of Cincinnati is on a journey towards Inclusive Excellence: embracing the spectrum of diversity and infusing inclusion into every aspect of campus life. 

Purpose: The Equity & Inclusion Incentive Grant program seeks to support collaborative efforts between colleges and units to enhance diversity and inclusion through innovative practices that align with the goals and objectives in our Diversity Plan.

Eligibility includes: 

• Students, faculty, and staff in all colleges and units within the university are eligible to apply.
• Proposals must be collaborative in nature (college/college, college/unit, unit/unit).
• Proposals involving multiple partners must identify a lead college or unit. A college/unit can only submit one proposal as a a lead, but is not limited in the number of proposals it can participate in otherwise. The proposal must have approval from the head of the lead college/unit.
• A 1:1 cash match is required. Matching funds will signal a strong commitment to the proposed program by the submitting college/unit.

Proposal Format: Proposals must include a project title and description. The description should address the following:

• The purpose of the project,
• The intended audience,
• Proposed activities,
• A clearly defined timeline,
• Desired outcomes and methods for assessment, and
• A viable plan for sustainability.

Project Budget: Grants may range from $1,000 to $10,000 depending on the project. Submitters must provide an expense description, requested amount, and cost share. If applicable, indicate other sources of financial support. Please note that salaries, conference travel and other indirect expenses will not be covered by this award. Also, no more than 25 percent of the award may be used to cover catering expenses. 

Report Requirements: Grantees funded under this RFP will be required to report in two formats: 1) a final written report due at the end of the 2019-20 academic year to the Vice President for Equity, Inclusion & Community Impact and 2) a presentation to the President's Diversity Council or in a university-wide forum.

Submit an Equity & Inclusion Incentive Grant Proposal

Call for Nominations: Marian Spencer Equity Ambassador Awards

Marian Spencer, a celebrated civil rights activist, is a 1942 graduate of the University of Cincinnati. She was the first African-American female elected to Cincinnati City Council and the first female president of the Cincinnati chapter of the NAACP. Spencer led the fight to desegregate public schools and integrate Coney Island — she won both battles.

In recognition of the longstanding contributions by Marian Spencer, the President's Diversity Council sponsors the Marian Spencer Equity Ambassador Award. This award is designed to showcase current campus-affiliated individuals and groups whose efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion have had a positive impact on the university. 

Nominations are now being accepted for the Marian Spencer Equity Ambassador Award to be presented at the conference. All UC students, faculty, staff and campus organizations are eligible for these awards. Members of the campus community can nominated individuals and groups for this award if they meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Promote awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Exhibits sensitivity to people of various cultures
• Facilitates growth among colleagues/peers grow related to diversity (race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability status, socio-economic level, etc.), equity, and inclusion
• Prepares others to thrive in a diverse and global workforce
• Collaboratives with colleagues to create and implement initiatives and policies that build an inclusive environment

Nominations must be received by Jan. 4, 2019. 

Submit a Nomination for the Marian Spencer Equity Ambassador Award