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 2025 | |||
| August 12, 2025 | September 19, 2025 | October 6-10, 2025 | |
| Winter 2026 | |||
| December 2, 2025 | January 23, 2026 | February 9-13, 2026 | |
| Quick Start | Fall 2025 | ||
| September 16, 2025 | October 24, 2025 |
November 3-7, 2026 |
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| Winter 2026 | |||
| January 13, 2026 | February 27, 2026 | March 16-20, 2026 | |
| Catalyst | Fall 2025 | ||
| September 23, 2025 | November 7, 2025 | November 24-28, 2025 | |
| PE Postdoctoral Fellowship | Program on hold until further notice. | ||
| President's Award | May 1, 2025 | June 6, 2025 | To be Announced by the President's Office. Estimated Fall 2025 |
Interested in applying? Check out this video for funding application tips!
Public Engagement Accelerator Fund
2025-26 Funding Cycle
Fall Round: Opening: August 12, 2025. Closing: September 19, 2025.
Winter Round: Opening: December 2, 2025. Closing: January 23, 2026.
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
2025-26 Funding Cycle
Fall Round: Opening: September 16, 2025. Closing: October 24, 2025.
Winter Round: Opening: January 13, 2026. Closing: February 27, 2026.
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
2025-26 Funding Cycle
*Fall Round: Opening: September 23, 2025. Closing: November 7, 2025.
*Note: There is no winter round offering for this fund.
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 - NOW OPEN.
Accepting nominations from May 1, 2025 to June 6, 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).