Funding & Awards

The University of Colorado President’s office provides funding for students, staff, and faculty at CU Anschutz Medical Campus who seek assistance with projects, events, or travel related to enhancing diversity and fostering a culture of inclusion. Proposals for up to $1,000 are accepted year-round or until funds are exhausted.

For details, see the CU President's Diversity Fund page.

The University of Colorado funds innovative projects that promote inclusive excellence and diversity throughout the University of Colorado System. Grants of up to $3,000 each will be awarded to proposals that creatively advance the principles of diversity and inclusion in substantive ways. Deadline: Pending

For details, see the Diversity and Excellence Grants page.

This annual CU system-level award recognizes significant achievements of faculty, staff, students, and academic or administrative units in developing a culturally diverse, compassionate university community reflective of inclusive excellence. Four awards of up to $2,000 each are given for projects, programs, or practices that best reflect the implementation of system and campus diversity goals.

For details, see the President's Diversity Award page.

The Elizabeth D. Gee Memorial Lectureship Award recognizes and honors an outstanding faculty member of the University of Colorado for efforts to advance women in academia, interdisciplinary scholarly contributions, and distinguished teaching.

For details, see the Elizabeth D. Gee Memorial Lectureship Award page.

This annual award honors faculty, staff, students, and community organizations whose contributions to diversity at CU Denver embody the spirit of Civil Rights pioneer Rosa Parks.

For details, see the Rosa Parks Diversity Awards page.