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Creative Inquiry Grant awards are based on the applicant’s role at 91�Թ���:

• Faculty and staff can apply for up to $2,500;
• Graduate students can apply for up to $1500;
• Undergraduate students can apply for up to $500.

On occasion, we will consider applications from interdisciplinary teams of applicants requesting larger award amounts. If you would like to be considered for an amount larger than what is outlined above, please contact David Wilson. Teams must still submit the application form upon approval to apply for a larger award amount.

In addition to funding, award recipients may request to use the Curb Center’s workspaces, event spaces, and studios, as well as material resources to support successful project outcomes.

Creative Inquiry Grants for the 2025-2026 academic year will open on July 1, 2026.

To apply for a Creative Inquiry Grant, please fill out the application form in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any questions about the application, please contact Rachel Thompson to schedule a virtual or in-person meeting.

The Curb Center’s Creative Inquiry Grant Program does not fund the following types of award requests:

• Class assignments, class projects, or projects that fulfill curricular requirements
• Professional development funds, including faculty research and conference registration fees
• Travel
• Software licenses and/or subscriptions for multiple users
• Direct payments to 91�Թ��� students, faculty, and/or staff

Allowable expenses may include:

• Material purchases (e.g. art supplies, office supplies, and other consumable materials related to the project)
• Event catering and snacks related to the completion of the project
• Professional services and honoraria for non-91�Թ��� individuals within the United States (with prior approval from the Curb Center)
• Space and equipment rental fees related to the completion of project

Creative Inquiry Grants will be awarded in two cycles for the 2026-2027 academic year. Please plan ahead and determine which application cycle is right for your project.

• Cycle 1: Applications open July 1 - August 31, 2026; award notifications sent September 11
• Cycle 2: Applications open September 2 - November 2, 2026; award notifications sent November 13.

Projects must be completed, expenses reconciled, and reports submitted by Friday, April 16, 2027.

Curb Center staff will review proposals and notify applicants of their status on the dates listed above. Award recipients will receive a formal letter containing the details of their award, information about the disbursement of award funds, and instructions for writing the grant report. All award recipients are required to attend an orientation with David Wilson, program coordinator, and Rachel Thompson, program manager, to learn further information about grant procedures. Orientations will be scheduled according to recipients’ availability.

The Curb Center requires an expense log and grant report upon the completion of your project, no later than April 16, 2027. Details and further instructions on grant reports will be covered during orientation meetings following award notifications.