FSUF Opportunity Grants
Unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund provide competitive awards each year to fund the following priorities:
- Focus Learning on Both the Acquisition and Application of Knowledge
- Provide Engaging Experiences that Challenge Our Students to Excel
- Expand Regional Outreach and Engagement
- Align University Resources - Human, Fiscal, and Physical - with Strategic Priorities
- And more...
Additional awards are made available through these restricted funds:
- Bowling Family Global Citizen Fund
The purpose of the Fund shall be to support the global competence of Frostburg State University students. Applications submitted by an FSU student, faculty/staff, and/or registered FSU student organization will support programs, projects, research, or service opportunities that enhance global competence.
Proposals should emphasize at least one of the following:
- Investigate the world through research
- Recognize and respect diverse perspectives
- Communicate effectively across cultures
- Take action to improve conditions
- Al and Dale Boxley Faculty Award/Student Research Award
This fund supports faculty and student conference travel, presentations, research stipends, and research equipment or supplies.
- J. Frederick Gibralter Regional and Cultural Arts Funds
This fund supports regional and cultural arts programs including theatre, music, and dance through the FSU Foundation Opportunity Grant process.
- Jonathan Gibralter Presidential Leadership Fund for Alcohol Awareness and Education
This fund supports educational and community programs promoting alcohol awareness and responsible decision-making.
- Catherine R. Gira Campus to Community Awards
Awards ($500–$2,000) support student leadership, alumni connections, community service, internships, and study abroad.
- Kim and Marion Leonard Mindful Leadership Fund
This fund supports mindfulness training, wellness development, and leadership programs for faculty, staff, and students.
- Woodward and Virginia Pealer Award
This fund supports scholarships, faculty development, visiting scholars, and outreach programs.
- Martha T. and Ralph M. Race Western History Lecture Funds
This fund supports an annual lecture series focused on Western history.
- Camp Snyder Fund
This fund supports youth camps at Frostburg State University, especially outdoor education, arts/STEM, and athletics.
- Marlene Weimer Memorial Scholarly Endeavors Fund
This fund supports mathematics faculty development and outstanding student scholarship.
Those interested in applying for a grant should complete an application. Award recipients will be notified in June and must spend all money between July 1 and June 30 of the following fiscal year. Awards will be based upon the amount available from the Annual Fund and as determined by the spending policy of each endowed fund.
A list of prior funded projects is available on the Publications page.
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