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2022 Outreach and Engagement Funded Grant Proposals

The following 2022 Outreach and Engagement grants have been selected for funding. This year, $204,710 was awarded at a maximum amount of $20,000 to support development of impact reports for programs, performances or exhibits; development of a public policy document or impact report; development or implementation of a program, performance, exhibition, or initiative based upon previous research, assessment, or public input; or enhance or expand a program that extends community access to the university, broadly defined.

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New Broader Impacts webpage

Be sure to check out a new webpage - "Broader Impacts at The Ohio State University and Beyond" - that includes information and resources around broader impacts for Ohio State faculty and staff, including how to request consultations and workshops.

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2022 University Outreach and Engagement Award recipients announced

Ohio State's University Outreach and Engagement Awards honor faculty, staff, students and community partners for outstanding achievement in producing engaged scholarship and community impact. Congratulations to this year's recipients!

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Ohio State Energy Partners makes annual philanthropic awards

Ohio State Energy Partners has provided more than $800,000 to programs through its 2021-22 philanthropic awards. The awards provide funding for proposals that align with Ohio States sustainability goals and support the continuation of successful initiatives or the development/implementation of new programs or research projects that continue the trajectory of meeting the goals. As part of its commitment to academic collaboration, OSEP contributes $810,000 annually to the university or affiliated philanthropic causes.

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    January 4, 2022 — News

    Best Food Forward shifting paradigm in addressing food insecurity

    With food insecurity continuing to impact Ohio State and both rural and urban areas across Ohio, the work of student-founded and led nonprofit Best Food Forward (BFF) to connect students and the greater community to healthy, nutritious food is more critical than ever. BFF's mission and vision for the future were topics of discussion at its recent retreat held December 4. The Board of Directors including alumni-founders Mark Dickerhoof, Corey Keyser and Sara Liang, who returned to campus for the retreat met with current student-leaders to discuss the organization's long-term plans and potential impact. The was the first time in the organization's history that such a gathering occurred, an event the group hopes to continue on an annual basis.

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    December 6, 2021 — News

    Community Connectors: Connor Jones

    Community Connector Q&A: Connor Jones Connor Jones is the program coordinator for the Buck-I-SERV alternative breaks program at Ohio State. During a typical year Buck-I-SERV sends out about 1,000 participants to serve with communities all over the country and the world. He advises the undergraduate Buck-I-SERV Board, selects student trip leaders and participants, and manages trip logistics, among other responsibilities.

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    December 1, 2021 — News

    Staff Grant recipients announced

    Congratulations to the 20 recipients of 2021 Outreach and Engagement staff grants. Grants were awarded by the Office of Outreach and Engagement through a competitive process in two categories: professional development and community programs and events. Each recipient earned a $500 grant.

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    November 29, 2021 — News

    Mary Rodriguez: Helping communities combat food insecurity

    A social scientist, Rodriguez specializes in community leadership, which empowers people to address their needs, whether its food security or other poverty challenges, to lead their communities through change. Shes done this in her work abroad, in low- and middle-income countries, and at home with New Americans, recent immigrants or refugees to the U.S.

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    November 29, 2021 — News

    Kellogg Award Internal Selection Application

    The Office of Outreach and Engagement is seeking applications from university community engagement programs for the internal process to select Ohio States nominee for the 2022 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award. The regional award, from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities and the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, recognizes extraordinary community engagement initiatives. Universities can only nominate one program per year. The Office of Outreach and Engagement will work with the selected nominee to complete the full Kellogg Award application during spring semester. Applications for Ohio State's internal selection process are due by January 14, 2021.

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