CFP: http://www.davisfoundations.org/site/educational.asp
Deadline: March 15, May 15, and October 1, 2011
The foundation’s objectives in making grants are to assist institutions in supporting more effective teaching and learning and/or controlling costs. Examples of funded projects that achieve these objectives include:
- Projects that improve the curriculum, the learning environment, assessment of undergraduate learning outcomes, faculty development, incentive systems, and administrative structures.
- Collaborative efforts among colleges and universities to reduce costs and improve learning.
- Studies and planning efforts central to the foundation’s concerns and interests.
- Preference is given to projects aimed at strengthening the general education core of the undergraduate experience.