Funding resources

There are several funding opportunities across the university for community-engaged research.

CCTR Pilot and Feasibility Grants

Grants are now available through the CCTR to support preliminary studies that enable researchers to develop hypotheses, preliminary data and methods necessary for submission of highly competitive applications to extramural funding resources. Applications are due by Nov. 1.

Eligibility requirements

Instructions and checklist for grant application

Grant application

Council on Community Engagement mini-grants

This seed grant program was established to encourage the development of university-community partnerships that address local community needs. Grants are awarded each spring, and a maximum award of $20,000 is available per project. For more information on how to apply, please visit the VCU Division of Community Engagement website.

VCU Office of Research databases

The Office of Research has several databases and resources for searching funding opportunities. To learn more, please visit our funding opportunities page.

Other funding links

• Grants.gov
• National Institutes of Health
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
• W.K. Kellogg Foundation
• Pew Charitable Trusts
• Community-Campus Partnerships for Health