ACE Inclusive Excellence Initiative Grant
The Inclusive Excellence Initiative Grant supports bold, innovative projects that advance inclusive excellence at CU Denver. This grant funds curricular and co-curricular initiatives, research, and creative work that address a specific institutional challenge with the goal of improving student success and expanding access and opportunity across campus.
Proposals must be submitted by CU Denver faculty, staff, or students. Students and student organizations must apply with the support of a faculty or staff sponsor.
Funding is designated for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Initiative grant awards are up to $10,000.
Grant funds may not be used to fund faculty/staff salaries, stipends, or course releases. It does allow for student salary.
ACE Inclusive Excellence Grant Impact Goals
Make Education Work for All
Provide support and resources that enhance the educational experience at CU Denver
Promote collaboration amount staff, faculty, administration and students to create a supportive learning environment
Increase Student Success Outcomes
- Support student retention efforts
- Expand educational opportunities that lead to greater enrollment and graduation rates
- Remove barriers for recruitment, retention and graduation
- Create learning environments that actively engage and empower all students