The University of Wisconsin System will not solicit applications to the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Closing the Achievement Gap Program in 2011-2012.  Applicants interested in this program are encouraged to review the University of Wisconsin System Growth Agenda for Wisconsin Grant Program Request for Proposals; the goals and objectives of many suspended University of Wisconsin System grant programs have been incorporated into the Growth Agenda for Wisconsin Program.

This grant program supports practical and innovative programs that are effective in redressing the gaps in access, learning, and academic achievement that currently exist among students from historically underrepresented populations. Through these grant funds, the University of Wisconsin System seeks to advance greater equality, inclusion, and excellence across its institutions.

A total of $300,000 will be available for academic year 2011-2012 to fund projects in the following categories:

1. Start-up grants for emerging needs;
2. Grants to further implement existing initiatives; and
3. Evaluation grants.

Program Deadline: Suspended For 2011-2012

All UW System institutions are eligible to apply and up to two proposals per institution will be accepted. If more than two UWW proposals are developed, applications will be reviewed internally by the Academic Development Committee (ADC). The ADC will make recommendations to the Provost, who will select the campus’ proposals to be submitted to System for funding consideration.