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Massachusetts Society of Professors

The Union of Faculty and Librarians at UMass Amherst

MSP Grant Program

The MSP grant program was established in 2010 as a way to provide support for our members’ activities that advance the mission of the MSP.  A call goes out annually to the MSP membership (in March) to let members know that the application period is open. The grant program is a member-only beneft. All active MSP members are eligible to apply.

Successful grants enhance the union’s work in areas such as membership involvement, political action, improving working conditions, internal organizing, coalition building and addressing diversity issues. Funding can be used to support events and campaigns, as well as research projects.

Applications
In order to apply, a 3-5 page grant application must be submitted via email to the MSP office. All projects are to be completed within a year, and a six-month status report must be received by the MSP. Upon completion of the project, MSP and the grantee will discuss how the results of the project are to be disseminated, and how the work has advanced the union’s mission.  Recipients of a grant award must serve on a future MSP Grant Committee.

Complete applications include:


Current Application Deadlines (2024-2025 Academic Year)


Examples of Previously Funded Grants

2023/2024

2022/2023

2021/2022

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011