Planning Grants Application/Prospectus

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Planning Grants Application/Prospectus

Nina B. Hollis Institute for Educational Reform

The mission of the Nina B. Hollis Institute for Educational Reform (NBHIER) at Stetson University is to stimulate innovations for the advancement of all, particularly birth through grade 12 and non-traditional learners, relating to creating educational opportunities for all through research and applied partnerships. The Institute focuses on outreach and dissemination to address ways in which race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, English proficiency, community wealth, familial situations, and other factors contribute to or perpetuate lower educational aspirations, achievement, and attainment for affected groups of students.

The purpose of the Nina B. Hollis Institute Planning Grant ($1000) is to stimulate interest in developing a project that would be competitive for the Nina B. Hollis Research Impact Award (NBHRIA). Applicants who are awarded a planning grant will receive $250 at the time of the award. The remaining $750 will be awarded if the full NBHRIA is approved for funding in May. See timeline below.

The NBHRIA provides seed funding to support research to inform innovation development that expands the boundaries of P-12 education. NBHRIA seed funding is intended to lead to external funding for the continued advancement of the project goals. NBHRIA funding (up to $10,000, annually, depending on the scope of the project, for up to three years) may be used to support pilot or initial research projects that will be advanced through external funding, or research projects that inform innovation development, the implementation and evaluation of which will be funded through external funding.

Timeline for the Nina B. Hollis Institute Planning Grant ($1000)

November 13, 2026 - Deadline for Planning Grant Applications
December 4, 2026 - Planning Grant Selection Notification
Successful applicants (whose grant applications are accepted) will, at this time, be awarded $250. These individuals will be expected to develop a full proposal due on March 12, 2027.
March 12, 2027 - Completed Proposals Due.
May 3, 2027 - Impact Award Selection Notification
All applicants will be notified as to whether their project was selected for funding.
Planning Grant applicants will receive the remainder of their grant award ($750) if their completed full grant is approved for funding.
Funding Cycle: July 1, 2027 thru June 30, 2028

Contact Information

Name(s) of Applicant(s)

Email Address

Phone Number

Stetson University ID Number

Project Information

Project Title

Project Concept

What project are you considering pursuing?

What educational need or opportunity would the future Impact Grant address?

Who would benefit from the proposed project?

Purpose of the Planning Grant

What do you plan to accomplish during the planning period?

What questions about the project still need to be answered before you can submit a full grant application?

Planning Activities

What activities will you undertake during the planning period?

Will you conduct research, needs assessment, curriculum development, pilot testing, stakeholder engagement, partnership development, or other activities?

Partnership Engagement

Who are the key stakeholders or potential partners?

Which partnerships are already established, and which need to be developed?

What roles might partners play in the eventual project?

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