Request For Proposal
Community-Engaged Data Dissemination of Research Findings
The Division of Community Engagement in the Office of the Provost is seeking proposals from faculty to support innovative and community-focused approaches to research data dissemination. Researchers are encouraged to consider community-engaged, community-based data dissemination as a key component of their research.
The primary goals of this RFP are:
1. Innovative Dissemination: To encourage researchers to use unconventional, creative, and even entertaining methods of sharing research findings, ensuring the information is not only understood but also inspires future collaboration.
2. Bi-Directional Learning: To foster dialogue between researchers and communities, allowing for feedback, discussion, and the co-creation of ideas and opportunities for future work.
We are interested in supporting full-time faculty and research staff who have recently completed a research project with known findings but may lack the funding to focus on community-based and community-engaged dissemination.
Successful applicants will receive up to $5,000 in funding to support the development and implementation of a creative, community-informed data dissemination event or initiative.
These funds can be used for:
- Collaborating with local artists or performers
- Engaging community members, students, or other participants
- Supplies, materials, and venue costs associated with the event
- Any other reasonable costs to support the project’s development and implementation
Deadline
The proposal application deadline is January 15, 2025
Please submit your application via email to dcegrantsinfo@vcu.edu. For any questions, feel free to reach out to Lorielle Bouldin at bouldinln@vcu.edu.