I think it may be for US based institutions as well - some of us are looking at it here on our campus... r
this (below) looks quite exciting. (unfortunately, i believe, but am not certain, this is for colleges and universities in the US.) here in the states, we need constructive and engaged dialogue on campuses more than ever.
here's an idea: wouldn't it be great if the colleges and universities that receive grants try to coordinate events between campuses?
for more information, visit http://www.fordfound.org/news/more/dialogues/index.cfm
david
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New Ford Foundation Grants Initiative Program Seeks to Foster Constructive Dialogue About Sensitive Issues on College Campuses: National grants initiative "Difficult Dialogues" calls for proposals
http://www.fordfound.org/news/view_news_detail.cfm?news_index=151 http://www.fordfound.org/news/more/dialogues/index.cfm
Difficult Dialogues is a new, national competitive grants initiative in undergraduate education. The initiative will support the development of rigorous academic programs that engage students in constructive dialogue around difficult political, religious, racial and cultural issues. The goal is to help institutions create a campus environment where sensitive subjects can be discussed in a spirit of open scholarly inquiry and intellectual rigor and with respect for different viewpoints.
The initiative is part of a broader, $6.7 million effort by the Foundation to understand and combat anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of bigotry in the United States and Europe . Difficult Dialogues builds on the Foundation's history of supporting efforts by colleges and universities to foster more inclusive campus environments and to engage effectively with the growing racial and ethnic diversity of their student bodies.
The Foundation expects to award approximately 25 grants of up to $100,000. We anticipate supporting projects with an emphasis on teaching and learning. Colleges and universities with general undergraduate programs are encouraged to submit preliminary proposals by May 16, 2005 . Please see the Request for Proposals for a detailed description of potential areas of interest and specific guidelines for submitting proposals.
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