For over 20 years, the Shawnee State University Development Foundation has awarded grants to a range of academic departments, funding nearly 400 projects to enhance research, academic programming, and student life. To help fund our many different grants, make a gift to the unrestricted Shawnee Fund at the link below.


Apply for Grants

The Development Foundation Grants Program has been expanded to include both spring and autumn cycles. The spring cycle of awards will fund projects from July 1 – December 31 and the autumn cycle will fund projects from January 1 – June 30.

SSUDF Grants will be awarded in amounts of up to $2,500 per project. The scope of awards has been broadened to include student programming enhancement, recruitment and retention, facilities and student residence innovation, campus enhancement and green initiatives, and entrepreneurism and social impact.

Please contact Chris Moore (x3082) in the Office of Alumni & Community Engagement with any questions or concerns.

 

 

Grant Recipients

Spring 2023 SSUDF Grant Awards
Totaling $18,450

 
 

 

Allied Health Science Students Practicing Teamwork Today for Professional Practice Tomorrow
Providing programming assistance to the Allied Health Sciences Department’s annual Interpersonal Education Event to provide opportunities for students from multiple disciplines to complete hands-on case studies and practice collaborative care.

Equipment/Technology Needs
Providing students with a deeper understanding and to enhance their knowledge and skills in the high demand field of radiology.

Ohio Collaborative Laboratory Conference
Provides support for attendance of the Ohio Collaborative Laboratory Conference, that will serve as a foundation for continuous professional development for students.

Prepare to be “WOW”ed
Informing and encouraging students and their families to access campus resources during Weekend of Welcome, allowing for an increase in retention tools used for new students.

Shawnee Turf PA System Upgrade
Providing upgrades and a better experience for those participating in and attending events at the Shawnee Turf, including Men’s and Women’s soccer games, summer camps, Movie Nights, Weekend of Welcome, Homecoming, and student intramural activities.

SSU Entrepreneur Fellows
Providing support of an Entrepreneurship Fellows program at the Kricker Innovation Hub for students wanting to take their first step in launching a entrepreneurial venture, while removing any financial barriers to entry.

SSU Works
Providing support for students in need of financial assistance while performing internships, clinicals, research opportunities, student teaching, and other field experiences.

Take Back the Night
Providing students with awareness of resources that are available with Title IX and the different roles on campus responsible for responding to sex-based crimes.

Tutoring for Teacher Licensure
Providing support for students in the School of Education to receive proper tutoring for their OAE exams, improving retention, graduation, and faster certification for teachers to enter the workforce to address the urgent teacher shortage.