Looking to support the health and well-being of our UC Davis Community? Apply for a Healthy UC Davis or a Equity in Mental Health grant!
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Background
Since 2017, Healthy UC Davis has offered funding for projects that support the health and well-being of UC Davis staff, students, and academics. Projects have focused on health promotion, programming, institutional practices, built environments and more.
In partnership with the Equity in Mental Health Fund, Healthy UC Davis is seeking proposals that support the health and well-being of UC Davis community members. Special consideration will be given to projects that focus on diversity, equity, mental health and inclusion. Projects should also meet priority areas and guidelines set forth by Healthy UC Davis.
Available Funding Opportunities
Beginning in January 2023, three grant opportunities will be available to further advance and support the health and well-being of UC Davis community members:
1. Healthy UC Davis Project Grant (open to all UC Davis affiliates)
In our 2023 grant cycle, special consideration will be given to proposals that apply goals, objectives, and recommended action items outlined in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Vision. Special consideration will also be given to projects that address equity in mental health for students.
- Projects seeking funding through this grant must support the health and well-being of UC Davis community members.
- UC Davis staff, academics, students are encouraged to apply.
- The deadline to complete this application is Friday, February 17, 2023.
Apply for a Healthy UC Davis Project Grant
2. Equity in Mental Health Grant (open to all UC Davis affiliates)
UC Davis has received funds from the UC Office of the President’s Graduate, Undergraduate and Equity Affairs (GUEA) unit to support the development of evidence-based strategies to address the escalating behavioral health crisis among students and its associated equity gaps. Projects seeking funding through this grant should address equity in mental health for students and consider one or more of the following:
- Directly supporting underserved students
- Promoting a culture of well-being on campus
- Promoting student academic success
- Providing clear measurable outcomes
The maximum amount of funds that can be requested is $20,000. This fund is available to all current UC Davis affiliated community members. Student Affairs units are strongly encouraged to apply. The deadline to complete this application is Friday, February 17, 2023.
Apply for a Equity in Mental Health Grant
3. Student Equity in Mental Health Programming Fund (open to students only)
Applicants seeking funding through the Equity in Mental Health fund should promote opportunities for engagement, connectedness and community supporting equity in mental health initiatives for UC Davis students. Applicants should consider:
- Directly supporting underserved students
- Promoting a culture of well-being on campus
- Promoting student academic success
- Providing clear measurable outcomes
UC Davis undergraduate, graduate and professional program students are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the academic year.
Apply for the Student Equity in Mental Health Programming Fund
Comparison Chart
Healthy UC Davis
Project Grants
Equity in Mental Health Grants
Student Equity in Mental Health Programming Funds
Who Can Apply
Current academics, staff, undergraduate, graduate, and professional program students. Applicants should be affiliated with a department or organization that can provide budgetary support
Current academics, staff, undergraduate, graduate, and professional program students. Applicants should be affiliated with a department or organization that can provide budgetary support. Student Affairs units are strongly encouraged to apply
Current undergraduate, graduate, and professional program students
Maximum Amount of Funds That Can Be Requested
Projects of all sizes will be reviewed. The average funding granted for projects in prior application cycles was $17,250, with funding ranging from $1,000 to $60,000
The maximum amount of funds that can be requested is $20,000. The average funding granted for projects in prior application cycles was $17,250, with funding ranging from $1,000 to $60,000
$5,000 in one-time funding
Timeline
Project must conclude within 2 years of funding. All funds must be expended by June 30, 2025
Project must conclude within 2 years of funding. All funds must be expended by June 30, 2025
Funds must be expended within 30 days of event end date and no later than June 30, 2023
Project Target Audience
UC Davis affiliated community members
UC Davis students at any academic level
Self or UC Davis affiliated community members
Budget Amendments
Allowed, pending approval
Allowed, pending approval
Allowed, pending approval
Quarterly Progress Reports
Required
Required
Not required
Final Report
Required
Required
Required
Remaining Funds
Unused funds must be returned when project is complete or by June 30, 2025 (unless approved by HUCD Steering Committee)
Unused funds must be returned when project is complete or by June 30, 2025 (unless approved by HUCD Steering Committee)
Unused funds must be returned to Student Affairs by June 30, 2023 (cannot be transferred to next fiscal year)
Application Deadlines
Accepted and funded once every 2 years. Upcoming deadline: Friday, February 17, 2023
Accepted and funded once every 2 years. Upcoming deadline: Friday, February 17, 2023
Accepted and funded throughout the academic year on a rolling basis
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us at healthy@ucdavis.edu. Thank you for your interest!