Reminder: Regional IPM Centers DEIA Funding Available

In late 2023, the regional IPM centers released several diversity-focused funding opportunities. The goal was to make diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) both essential and commonplace within the IPM community.

This opportunity has been collaboratively promoted by all four centers to be available on a national level, not limited to any single region.

As of this spring, several projects have received funding, but additional funding is still available under two categories.

For both program, the application deadline is Friday, June 21, 2024.

Equity and Accessibility Grants

The Equity and Accessibility Grants program aims to support projects and initiatives that promote DEIA within IPM and the communities we serve. These grants will provide funding to individuals or teams for innovative DEIA-focused projects.

  • Funding Available: $100,000 with awards of up to $20,000 each. The centers anticipate awarding one to two grants in the northeastern, western, and southern regions (funds have already been awarded in the north central region).
  • Period of Performance: End date no later than 9/17/25.

Equity and Accessibility Mini-Grants

The Equity and Accessibility Mini-Grants program is a smaller-scale funding opportunity for individuals or groups who have innovative DEIA ideas but require a smaller budget to execute their projects. These mini-grants are intended to support grassroots DEIA efforts.

  • Funding Available: $25,000 with awards of up to $5,000 each. The centers anticipate awarding one to two mini-grants in each region.
  • Period of Performance: 12 months from start date, with end date no later than 9/17/25.

Deadlines and Additional Information

An informational webinar was held in November 2023. The recording is available at youtu.be/sdVAKzO2YJs.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your ideas prior to applying, please contact North Central IPM Center DEIA director Katie Hartmann at kh4@iastate.edu.

For more information—including descriptions of projects that have already been funded under these programs—visit www.ipmcenters.org/research/funding/deia/.