Established in 2015 with a gift from the M.E. Davenport Foundation, this perpetual fund operates as an intra-university grantmaker, providing catalytic support for academic initiatives, programs, and projects that fall outside the university operating budget and which otherwise might go unfunded. Grants are administered through an annual application and review process.
PROGRAMMING ELIGIBILITY FALLS INTO THREE PRIMARY AREAS:
Preparing students for success in their chosen profession by exploring levels of excellence
Providing superior instructional experiences, both inside and outside the classroom
Promoting community and social engagement through awareness and participation
All university schools and all campus locations are eligible and encouraged to submit proposals. Applying for Legacy Endowment funding follows departmental and university protocols consistent with seeking outside grants and funding.
