Funding and Awards for Public Engagement
Memorial University's Office of Public Engagement offers funding and awards programs to further the goals and objectives of the Public Engagement Framework.
Opening and closing *dates for all funds and awards (with links to more information) below.
*Note: Faculty/department approval deadlines may be earlier than the closing dates posted here. To allow time for required approvals, it is recommended that you consult with the Research Grants and Contracts Services administrator or departmental administrator regarding departmental deadlines.
| FUND | OPENING | CLOSING | NOTIFICATION DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | |||
| August 13, 2024 | September 19, 2024 | October 7-10, 2024 | |
| Winter 2025 | |||
| December 3, 2024 | January 23, 2025 | February 10-14, 2025 | |
| Quick Start | Fall 2024 | ||
| September 17, 2024 | October 24, 2024 |
October 28- November 1,2024 |
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| Winter 2025 | |||
| January 14, 2025 | EXTENDED TO February 21, 2025 | March 17-21, 2025 | |
| Catalyst | Fall 2024 | ||
| September 24, 2024 | November 8, 2024 | November 25-29, 2024 | |
| PE Postdoctoral Fellowship | Program on hold until further notice. | ||
| President's Award | May 1, 2025 | June 6, 2025 | TBD |
Interested in applying? Check out this video for funding application tips!
Public Engagement Accelerator Fund
2024-25 Funding Cycle
Winter Round Closed.
Memorial's Public Engagement Accelerator Fund offers up to $10,000 to support the initiation or extension of public engagement activities that link to Memorial’s mission.
Quick Start Fund for Public Engagement
2024-25 Funding Cycle
Winter Round Closed. Notification to all applicants expected during week of March 17-21, 2025.
The Quick Start Fund for Public Engagement offers up to $2500 to support new projects and partnerships such as preliminary meetings, events and service learning projects, that are in keeping with the goals of Memorial’s Public Engagement Framework.
Catalyst Conference Fund for Public Engagement
2024-25 Funding Cycle
Program is now closed.
The Catalyst Conference Fund for Public Engagement offers up to $5000 to help conference organizers include opportunities for public engagement in large events.
Public Engagement Postdoctoral Fellowship
PROGRAM ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
The Public Engagement Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PEPDF) is offered by Memorial’s Office of Public Engagement (OPE) in collaboration with a Memorial faculty member or academic unit and participating external organizations
President's Award for Public Engagement Partnerships
2025 Award - Nominations open May 1, 2025
Memorial University’s President's Award for Public Engagement Partnerships celebrates exemplary community-university partnerships that are in keeping with the goals of Memorial’s Public Engagement Framework (PEF).