Grants

  • Lisa Clark, AmeriCorps Student Engagement 
    • “AmeriCorps grant 2024-2025,” AmeriCorps through The Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism- purpose is to administer a statewide AmeriCorps program partnering with over 25 agencies across the state placing 59 AmeriCorps members in service 
    • “MLK Day of Service Grant 2025,” Transform Mid Atlantic- purpose was to conduct a day of service event in Frederick County 
  • Andy Duncan, Department of Communication and Literature 
    • Travel grant from the university’s Faculty Development Subcommittee to attend the International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts, (March 2025). 
    • Ongoing “FSU Foundation Opportunity Grant” from the Leonard Mindful Leadership Fund toward coursework at the Rhine Education Center in Durham, North Carolina. 
  • Dr. Karen L. Keller, Biology 
    • “FSU Foundation Grant,” for the FSU Undergraduate Research Symposium, $3,500.00 
  • Darrell S. Rushton, Theatre and Dance 
    • “FSU Opportunity Grant,” Bringing two students to the Mid Atlantic Melee and the Allegany Alley Fight stage combat workshops 
    • “FSU Opportunity Grant,” bringing in Ian Rose for a Stage Combat Workshop and Demonstration 
  • Jeffery Simcoe, Frostburg Outdoor Recreation Economy Institute 
    • “Rural Maryland Council,” Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF), FOREI Outdoor Entrepreneurs Initiative, $119,625 
  • Dr. Stacy Wassell, Division of Advancement and Regional Engagement 
    • “Intellectual Property Disclosure, Validation, Technology Transfer and Commercialization Program Project,” TEDCO’s Maryland Innovation Initiative, $187,000, To move innovations developed at the university into the marketplace to benefit society, drive economic development, and generate revenue through partnerships, licensing, or startup creation 
    • “Summit Station at Innovation Park,” Rural Maryland Council, $75,000; Sustaining operations that encompass an incubator, accelerator, and remote workspace, while also providing workforce development through trainings and workshops to the broader community