The Teagle Foundation Education Grants

Name: The Teagle Foundation Education Grants

Award Amount: Varies (based on approved project scope and budget)

Information And Eligibility:
The Teagle Foundation Education Grants are institutional grants designed to strengthen and revitalize liberal arts education at accredited U.S. colleges and universities. Rather than providing direct funding to individual students, the Teagle Foundation focuses on supporting academic programs, faculty-led initiatives, and cross-institutional collaborations that improve student learning, curriculum quality, and long-term educational outcomes within the liberal arts.

These grants are especially well known for supporting projects that rethink how liberal arts education is delivered and assessed. Funded initiatives often focus on curriculum redesign, integrative learning, interdisciplinary programs, faculty development, student engagement strategies, and improving the transition from general education to major coursework. The foundation places a strong emphasis on evidence-based practices and measurable impact, meaning funded projects must clearly demonstrate how they will improve student learning and institutional effectiveness.

The Teagle Foundation strongly encourages collaborative proposals, particularly those that involve multiple institutions working together to address shared challenges in liberal arts education. These partnerships may include consortia of colleges, collaborations between faculty across campuses, or joint initiatives that create scalable models other institutions can adopt. Projects that demonstrate the potential for national impact or replication beyond the participating institutions tend to be especially competitive.

Eligible applicants include accredited U.S. colleges and universities, with a particular focus on institutions that prioritize undergraduate education and liberal arts disciplines. While many funded projects originate from liberal arts colleges, comprehensive universities with strong undergraduate liberal arts programs may also be eligible. Individual students are not eligible to apply directly, but students often benefit indirectly through improved academic programs, enhanced advising, redesigned curricula, and expanded learning opportunities created by funded initiatives.

The application process typically begins with a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), which allows institutions to outline their proposed project, goals, and alignment with the Teagle Foundation’s priorities. Selected applicants are then invited to submit a full proposal, including detailed objectives, implementation plans, assessment strategies, and a comprehensive budget. Proposals are evaluated on clarity, feasibility, institutional commitment, and the potential to advance liberal arts education in meaningful and lasting ways.

Institutions considering applying should plan well in advance, as successful proposals often require coordination across departments, faculty governance approval, and administrative support. Because these grants can influence curriculum and academic policy, early planning and campus-wide buy-in are critical to submitting a strong application.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be an accredited college or university located in the United States.
• Proposed program must focus on strengthening or innovating liberal arts education.
• Institution must demonstrate capacity to implement and sustain the proposed initiative.
• Collaborative and multi-institution proposals are strongly encouraged.

Application Requirements:

• Submit a Letter of Inquiry outlining the proposed initiative and its goals.
• If invited, submit a full grant proposal with detailed program description.
• Include clear learning outcomes, assessment methods, and measures of success.
• Provide a detailed project budget and institutional support plan.

Deadline: January

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