Chiesman Grant Proposals

The Allene R. Chiesman Center for Democracy invites grant proposals from South Dakota K-12 and post-secondary educators for educational projects on a rolling basis. Non-profit organizations designing materials or programs for K-12 schools are also eligible. Though not required for funding, we particularly encourage projects that incorporate ideas and activities from KidsVoting USA or Get Out the Vote campaigns. Read the Call for Proposals for details.

Proposals of 2-3 pages should include:

• A detailed description of the educational project

• A brief explanation of its importance

• An anticipated timeline for completion

• A detailed budget for all project expenses and other sources of funding (your budget does not count against your proposal page limit)

Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed by committee upon submission. Proposals should be submitted to relevant Google Form through the link below. Any questions about the grant or proposal process can be directed to Julia.Hellwege@usd.edu. Please designate Chiesman Education Grant in the subject line. Applicants will receive notification regarding their proposal in 10-14 business days. 

The Allene R. Chiesman Center for Democracy invites grant proposals from South Dakota K-12 and post-secondary educators for educational projects in fall 2022 or spring 2023. (Non-profit organizations designing materials or programs for K-12 schools are also eligible). Though not required for funding, we particularly encourage projects that incorporate ideas and activities from KidsVoting USA or Get Out the Vote campaigns. Read the Call for Proposals for details.

Proposals of 2-3 pages should include:

• A detailed description of the educational project

• A brief explanation of its importance

• An anticipated timeline for completion

• A detailed budget for all project expenses and other sources of funding (your budget does not count against your proposal page limit)

Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed by committee upon submission. Proposals should be submitted to the relevant Google Form through the link below. Any questions about the grant or proposal process can be directed to Julia.Hellwege@usd.edu. Please designate Chiesman Civic Engagement Grant in the subject line. Applicants will receive notification regarding their proposal in 10-14 business days. 

The Allene R. Chiesman Fund for Civic Education invites grant proposals for research projects related to democracy, democratic principles, civic education and engagement each fall, spring, and summer, due November 1, April 1, and August 1. Please read the Call for Proposals for details on allowable purposes. Proposals of 3-6 pages should specify the applicable Fund purpose, the research question, method of inquiry, significance of the project, timeline for completion, a detailed budget, and the intended means by which the results will be disseminated. Research Awards are expected to be in amounts of up to $2500, although compelling and/or co-authored larger projects may be considered. Proposals are accepted three times each year, with funding beginning at the start of the following academic semester.  Recipients will be required to submit a brief project report upon project completion and may be asked to present their results at upcoming Chiesman Conferences.