Proposals that increase access to education through the creative use of technology are also encouraged, as well as those that respond to the President's four initiatives in children, youth, and families, materials science, environmental studies, or information science from an outreach perspective. All programs should involve a unit of Outreach and Cooperative Extension Continuing Education, Distance Education, Public Broadcasting, or Cooperative Extension or a Continuing Education unit of one of the Campus Colleges in the program delivery. Funds are generally directed to new and innovative programs, but some funds will be available to enhance existing programs. Matching funds will be time-limited. Small planning grants are also acceptable.
Funds are limited.
To allow for maximum distribution of funds for meritorious proposals, some proposals may only receive partial funding. The Review Process Requests for proposals are solicited semiannually. A review committee evaluates applications and recommends projects for the approval of the Associate Vice President for Outreach and Executive Director, Division of Continuing Education. The Associate Vice President appoints the review committee. Brief final reports will be required of all individuals who receive funding to document the program outcome, including the number of participants and the amount of revenue generated.