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Applications are being accepted for the Outreach and Engagement Documenting Impact Grants. Grants support program evaluation and impact reports for community-engaged research or community-engaged projects, in collaboration with a community partner, that addresses a specific need or problem within the community. Applications are due Feb. 25.

The application for the 2025-26 cohort of Columbus-Athens Albert Schweitzer Fellows is now open. The Schweitzer Fellows program supports and trains emerging health-focused graduate and professional students in creating and carrying out service projects to address unmet community needs. Applications are due Feb. 3, 2025.

In collaboration with Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP), the Office of Academic Affairs has opened a call for grant proposals that align with the university's sustainability goals; align with advancing access, engagement and inclusive excellence goals; or promote research translation. Submissions are due March 17. Faculty, staff and students are eligible to apply. Awards range from $10,000 to $50,000.

Don't miss the December Ohio State Engages newsletter! This issue has information on the University Outreach and Engagement Awards, a recap of the Engaged Scholarship Symposium, the Engaged Scholar Q&A with Paula Meijerink and more!

Funded by the Mellon Foundation, Spark Grants provide seed funding for community-engaged arts projects. The competition is open to faculty, students and staff members on any Ohio State University campus for projects that center the arts and that are done in partnership with community organizations. Proposals involving communities served by our regional campuses are especially welcome and will receive priority consideration. Proposals are due March 17.

The Globally Engaged Scholars Community of Practice is open to all university members who are interested in advancing conscientious engaged scholarship, global exchange, learning and service partnerships around the world. Hosted by the Offices of International Affairs and Outreach and Engagement, the next meeting will be Jan. 22 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.

The Office of Outreach and Engagement is offering seed grants to support graduate students to undertake community-engaged research or community-engaged projects, in collaboration with a community partner, that address a specific need or problem within the community. Funding must be for work that is essential to the student's dissertation, thesis or exit project for their degree program. Apply by Feb. 25.