Established to support projects and programs at Ball State University, Women of Beneficence members are volunteers who pool annual contributions and work with University administrators to select the projects they support. The maximum grant request may be up to $30,000.
Selection Criteria
The Women of Beneficence are seeking projects that are in line with Ball State University's Beneficence Pledge and will contribute to the University's aspiration of being a model student-centered and community-engaged university.
To be eligible for a grant, the Women of Beneficence will consider funding for: specialized equipment, student assistant wages, graduate assistantships, materials, and supplies to support the project, and summer stipends (salary is capped at $3,000; plus additional fringe benefits). The Women of Beneficence will not consider funding for: faculty overloads for the academic year, faculty research projects, computer equipment, general office equipment, or indirect costs. A project director may only hold one Women of Beneficence award per fiscal year.
How to Apply
All Ball State University faculty and professional staff are eligible to submit a proposal. For more information on how to submit a proposal for a grant, please contact your assigned Proposal Manager in the Sponsored Programs Administration office to complete and submit your proposal. The scoring rubric and Request for Proposal (RFP) can be accessed by clicking the buttons below.
SCORING RUBRIC Proposal Guidelines
Timeline for Grant Proposals
The Women of Beneficence Awards grant period will be from May 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026.
- August 26, 2024– Proposal submission begins. Please work with your SPA proposal manager for proposal development, review, and budget preparation.
- December 1, 2024 (Sunday), 5 p.m. – All final proposals are due in the InfoReady portal. You will receive confirmation of the proposal receipt.
- January 2025 – The grants committee will select the top proposals for presentation at the Women of Beneficence Annual Meeting. All applicants will be notified of a decision after this meeting.
- March 19, 2025 – The selected proposals are presented at the Women of Beneficence Annual Meeting. The grant recipients will be notified following a vote by the Women of Beneficence members.
Post-Grant Report
All grantees will require a final report by August 31, 2026. The reporting requirements will be outlined in the award letter. Grant recipients are expected to share the results of their work at various Women of Beneficence events throughout the year.
Learn more about membership to the Women of Beneficence at Ball State University by contacting Lola Mauer, Associate Vice President of Engagement and Strategy, Ball State University Foundation.