Student Mini Grants

Working on an innovative and collaborative project that has a real-world impact on global scholarship, community support, or diversity and inclusion?

We can provide customized consultations and up to $1,000 to support your work.

Eligibility

All University of Michigan–Ann Arbor undergraduate and graduate students in good standing are eligible. Individuals, teams, or registered student organizations can apply, with one member serving as the primary contact.

Students and organizations who have previously received grants can apply again, but it will be important to be able to describe what is different about your project, what new goals there are, and how the library can help in new ways.  

Projects must enhance global scholarship, support community partnerships, or advocate for diversity and inclusion. This component of the project is heavily weighted, so make sure you articulate this using specific language in your application.

What the grant covers 

You can request up to $1,000 to support your project. Learn more about our requirements for funding.

In addition to funding, you’ll work with library experts who’ll connect you to services and resources related to your work.

You’ll meet with a library expert regularly to review project needs and progress. 

Program expectations

As part of this program, you’ll be expected to:

• Engage with library experts as well as library services or resources
• Participate in a meeting with a library expert 
• Provide an itemized final budget
• Either give a presentation about your project, or write a blog post, or both
• Include the library logo or name on related project materials, such as posters, websites, and event programs
• Complete a feedback survey

How to apply

Applications are now open. The deadline is Monday, February 3 at 5pm. 

In your application, you'll be asked for:

• Information about you and your project 
• A line-item budget that shows how your requested funding will be used. (See our sample project budget.)