Global Initatives Grant

Advancing Internationalization at James Madison University

The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is proud to offer the Global Initiatives Grant (GIG), a competitive and strategic priority-focused funding opportunity that supports innovative and creative projects led by full-time JMU faculty and staff. GIGs are designed to advance JMU’s internationalization efforts through research, education, and strategic global partnerships.

Proposals must demonstrate clear alignment with CGE’s strategic priorities and contribute meaningfully to global engagement at the university.

Before You Apply:

1. Review the Eligibility Criteria to ensure your project aligns with the grant’s purpose. Please note that the Eligibility Criteria have changed.
2. Inform your supervisor (e.g., Department Head, AUH, or Dean) of your intent to apply.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for funding, proposed activities must align with one or more of the following CGE priority areas:

Education Abroad Priorities

• Development site visit for a new or revised study abroad program
• Research presentation or publication on JMU study abroad programs

Global Learning Priorities

• Curricular integration of global or intercultural learning outcomes
• COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) or virtual exchange development

Global Partnerships Priorities

• Hosting the delegation visits from partner universities/organizations
• Collaborative research with international partners

International Student and Scholar Priorities

• Events that support international student/scholar success and retention
• Hosting short-term international scholars at JMU

Strategic International Recruitment Priorities

• Strategic international recruitment initiatives

Please note: Attendance at an international conference or travel alone does not qualify for GIG unless directly connected to a CGE strategic goal, such as virtual exchange program development or international student recruitment.

Grant Details

• Award Amounts: Typical awards range from $500-$1,000, based on the scope, impact, and alignment of the proposed project.
• Review Committee: Proposals are reviewed monthly by a faculty-staff committee appointed by CGE leadership.
• Application Timeline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed at the beginning of each month. Please allow up to 20 business days for a decision.
• Disbursement: Funds are distributed after project completion, upon submission of a brief report and relevant documentation.
• Project Timing: Activities must be completed within the same fiscal year (July 1–June 30) as the application. Retroactive funding requests cannot be considered.

Note: If your application is submitted close to the activity date, you may receive a decision after the event. Please plan to cover upfront costs, as funding is not guaranteed until official written confirmation is issued by CGE.

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Questions? Contact us at glp@jmu.edu