University Grants
Fall 2025 Professional Development Grant and 2026-2027 Educational Leave Application and Review Deadlines
| Due Dates | Description |
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| Friday, August 29, 2025 | Fall 2025/Spring 20261 University Grant Educational Leave Applications due to Department Chairs |
| Friday, September 12, 2025 | Fall Grant and Educational Leave Applications due to College Committees |
| Friday, September 19, 2025 | University Grant and Educational Leave applications due to College Deans |
| Friday, September 26, 2025 | University Grant and Educational Leave recommendations from Deans to University Faculty Development Committee |
| Friday, October 10, 2025 | University Faculty Development Committee Submits Recommendations for Professional Development and Educational Leave to the Office of the Provost |
| Friday, October 17, 2025 | Office of the Provost announces the recipients of Professional Development and Educational Leave awards2 |
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Notes: 1 Applications accepted for projects proposed through March 15, 2026 2 This is an anticipated date and subject to change based on Provost’s final review. |
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Spring/Summer 2026 Professional Development Grant Application and Review Deadlines
| Due Dates | Description |
|---|---|
| January 9, 2026 | Spring and Summer 2026 University Grant Applications due to Department Chairs |
| January 16, 2026 | Spring and Summer 2026 Grant Applications due to College Committees |
| January 23, 2026 | Spring and Summer 2026 Grant applications due to College Deans |
| February 13, 2026 | Universtiy Grant recommendations from College Deans to University Faculty Development Committee |
| February 27, 2026 | University Faculty Development Committee Submits Recommendations for Professional Development to the Office of the Provost |
| March 6, 2026 | Office of the Provost announces the recipients of Professional Development awards1 |
| Notes: 1 This is an anticipated date and subject to change based on Provost’s final review. | |
All Faculty Development Grant awards must be utilized by June 15, 2026 or the FY 2026 Year End Deadlines published by the Office of Business and Finance, whichever is sooner. Funding or reimbursement will typically not be available if requested beyond the deadline.
Resources
CSU Faculty Professional Development Grant/Educational Leave Fall Application
CSU Faculty Professional Development Grant Spring Application
Accountability Report for Faculty Development Grants
University Grants Vision Statement, Review Process and Scoring Rubric (PDF)
College Review and Recommendation Form (PDF)