Update (May 21, 2025)
The University Diversity Officer is temporarily pausing the Diversity and Inclusion Seed Grant Program for Spring 2025 through the 2025–2026 academic year. The funds originally designated for diversity and inclusion seed grants will be reallocated to support initiatives addressing recommendations from the 2025 campus climate survey. Further details will be provided this fall.
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The Diversity and Inclusion Seed Grants support projects for institutional transformation across the University of Washington’s tri-campus community that align with the goals of the 2022-2026 UW Diversity Blueprint.
The six goals of the Diversity Blueprint are:
- Cultivate an Accessible, Inclusive, and Equitable Campus Climate
- Attract, Retain, and Graduate a Diverse and Excellent Student Body
- Attract and Retain Diverse Academic Personnel
- Attract and Retain Diverse Staff
- Develop Place-Based Education and Engagement to Advance Access, Inclusion and Equity
- Improve Accountability and Transparency at All Levels
For each broad goal, the Diversity Council has identified a number of strategic priorities and suggested action steps that are essential to progress.
Administrative and academic units are encouraged to apply for seed grants to support projects that help advance one or more of the goals.
Award amounts will typically range between $1,000-$5,000.