The DIAP fund was developed to assist departments, centers and institutes as they work to prioritize actions in six areas (“priority areas”) that further Brown’s mission: People, Academic Excellence, Curriculum, Community, Knowledge, and Accountability.

To be considered for DIAP funding, requests must meet the following criteria:

• Requested funds must contribute to at least one of the six priority areas.
• Requested funds must align with at least one of the Department, Center, or Institute’s stated DIAP goals
• Requested funds must be used during the academic year in which they were requested. 
• Requests can be made by academic and administrative departments, centers, and institutes.
• A DIAP Report Form is required for all funded projects within two weeks of the event date. This should include a written narrative as well as any media (photos, video, audio, etc.) that describe the project and its impact on the Brown community. 
• Prior recipients of DIAP funds are not eligible for consideration of additional funding until a DIAP Report Form is completed. 
• All DIAP funds must be returned to the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity if the programming or opportunity for which funds are requested is canceled or postponed to another academic year.

Funding is available for:

• Academic and Administrative Departments, Centers, and Institutes that are responsible for creating a Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP).
• Projects that align with at least one of the six priority areas outlined in the DIAP: People, Academic Excellence, Curriculum, Community, Knowledge, and/or Accountability 
• Projects that advance at least one of the Department, Center, or Institute’s stated DIAP goal 

DIAP Awards

DIAP funds will be granted with the following maximal allowances: 

The Application

The application includes:

• A description of the proposed program or initiative
• A proposed budget, including any other funding sources
• A description of program or initiative outcomes
• A description of a proposed process for evaluating outcomes

Application Review Criteria

All applications will be reviewed based on the following criteria:

1. Alignment with Priority Areas and DIAP goals

• Does the proposed project contribute to one of the six priority areas?
• Does the proposed project align with at least one of the Department, Center, or Institute’s stated DIAP goals?

2. Impact Potential

• What is the potential of the project to make a meaningful, measurable difference in the department, center or institute?
• How does this project enhance one of the six priority areas (i.e., people, academic excellence, curriculum, community, knowledge, accountability)?

3. Feasibility and Sustainability

• Is the project realistically achievable within the proposed timeline and budget?
• Are the plans and resources clearly defined and adequate?

2024-2025 Deadlines

Applications will be reviewed and awarded as follows:

Fall 2024

Spring 2025