On This Page:

• Program Deadline
• Series Goals
• Funding & Eligibility
• Program Formats
• Proposal Requirements
• Evaluation Criteria
• Post-Program Report
• Submission Instructions
• Contact Information

Program Deadline

Programs must take place before the end of the 2024-25 Block 8 (May 14, 2025).

Please Note: awards will be made on a rolling basis and funds are limited. Priority will be given to proposals addressing issues pertinent to the Colorado College community, including alumni and families.

Series Goals

• Highlight the critical role of interdisciplinary education in unpacking complex social issues.
• Promote practices of conflict resolution through meaningful conversations across divergent beliefs, positions, etc.
• Prioritize solutions and skill building.
• Enhance understanding and connection among communities.
• Share and celebrate diverse perspectives.
• Expand liberal arts learning beyond the classroom setting.

Funding & Eligibility

• Proposals may be submitted by CC faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.
• Programs must be held on campus and have at least one campus-based project team member to organize the event.
• Programs must be accessible to both campus and external communities.
• Funding is capped, but not guaranteed, at $10,000.
  • allowable expenses: space rental, audio/visual support, marketing materials, refreshments
  • requests for speaker’s fees up to $5,000 will be considered

Program Formats

Programs may include, but are not limited to, the following formats:

• Workshops
• Lectures
• Panel Talks
• Book Discussions
• Salons
• Small Dinners
• Interactive Sessions

Proposal Requirements

Interested applicants should complete the online proposal form HERE. You will be required to provide:

1. Title of Program
2. Program Description
   • Outline the content, objectives, and format of the proposed program.
3. Relevance to Conflict & Community Theme
   • Explain how the program addresses issues of pluralism, conflict resolution, and community building.
4. Target Audience
   • Identify the intended audience and any strategies for reaching diverse participants.
   • Include an estimate of audience size.
5. Expected Outcomes
   • Describe the anticipated impact and outcomes of the program.
6. Budget & Funding Request
   • Provide a detailed project budget.
   • Specify amount of funding requested.
7. Timeline & Project Team Responsibilities
   • Include proposed date and time for the program, along with a timeline for preparation and execution.

     Note: The President’s Office will support selected projects through a financial award only. Project teams are responsible for all program logistics including:

     • Reserving venue space
     • Coordinating space set-up with CC facilities and/or other relevant department(s)
     • Event promotion and RSVP management
     • On-site troubleshooting and event coordination
8. Project Team Information
   • Include brief bios for the program organizers and any key participants.
   • Identify a primary contact person for the project.

Evaluation Criteria*

Proposals will be evaluated by the President’s Advisory Council using the rubric below:

*Selected proposals will be highlighted on the Conflict & Community webpage

Post-Program Report

A post-program report is due within two weeks of the program’s/event’s completion. The report will ask for:

• Event highlights (reflection on lessons learned, how the event achieved the objectives of the Conflict & Community series etc.)
• Estimated Attendance
• Event photos and/or participant feedback speaking to the impact of the program

Submission Instructions

• Submit proposals via the webform HERE
• Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
• Selected proposals will be notified within 14 days of submission.

Contact Information

For questions or additional information, please contact Samilja Heim at chiefofstaff@coloradocollege.edu or (719) 389-6692