The Chapman Center Applied Learning Classroom Grant

Grant Call
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Applied Learning Grant

Application due date: March 27, 2026
Award period: May 14, 2026 - May 15, 2027

Funding of up to $2,000 will be awarded to support individual faculty who wish to offer students an applied learning experience by infusing community engagement into an existing course offered in regular rotation within their department. The course should be scheduled to be offered at least once per year during funding. Funding may be used as summer salary to support course redesign and/or to fund classroom needs such as travel or equipment. To apply, send a one-page white paper to chapmancenter@ksu.edu with a brief course description, a description of how engagement will be incorporated into the class, the central problem that the course addresses, community partners or potential partners, and potential impact of the engagement activity.

Please also specify whether relationships with community partners are already established or if assistance would be needed in connecting with community partners. Please also include the course title, course number, typical schedule for course offering, and typical student enrollment cap.

Faculty supporting the project must have permanent appointments in the College of Arts and Sciences and applications must include signatures from relevant department heads indicating support for the course.

The CCRS is an award-winning center for public engagement. We especially value proposals that engage the K-State Next-Gen strategic plan, including Theme 5 (Integrating Engagement Across All We Do), Imperative 3 (provide applied learning experiences for K-State students), Imperative 4 (grow interdisciplinary research), or Imperative 7 (are positive force for Kansans).

Grant recipients will also receive access to:

  • Chapman Center facilities and resources including:
        • Classroom and library space
        • iPad
        • Recording Equipment
        • Lighting
        • Cameras
        • Scanning Equipment and more
  • Media and Design Support

Questions or clarifications should be directed to Dr. Mary Kohn (kohn@ksu.edu).