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Under the initiative of Dr. Theresa Bouley, the Office of Equity and Diversity is supporting JEDI efforts to award small grants (up to $500 per award) for projects that directly support an anti-racist campus climate. All full-time and part-time Eastern faculty are invited to apply.
To apply for a grant, please fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/JApSNgioatvZfNe76. Deadline is rolling and applications will be accepted until funds are exhausted.
Note: When funds are exhausted, this website will be updated.
Previous JEDI Grant awardees:
Previous JEDI Grant awardees:
2025-26
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Christopher Torockio to support the 4th annual Eastern Literary Festival for High School Students in April 2026
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Christopher Torockio to support the 4th annual Eastern Literary Festival for High School Students in April 2026
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Soojin Kim for "Eastern Sagas – Graphic Narratives Inspired from Korean Folktales" in Spring 2026
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Soojin Kim for "Eastern Sagas – Graphic Narratives Inspired from Korean Folktales" in Spring 2026
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Dan Donaghy to support publication of the 8th issue of Here: a poetry journal in Spring 2026
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Dan Donaghy to support publication of the 8th issue of Here: a poetry journal in Spring 2026
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Okon Hwang for "Performing the Human: Artificial Intelligence and Popular Music" by guest speaker Katherine Moira Miner (Boston University) on February 6, 2026
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Okon Hwang for "Performing the Human: Artificial Intelligence and Popular Music" by guest speaker Katherine Moira Miner (Boston University) on February 6, 2026
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Siddhi Soni to support "Math in Action: Engaging Children and Families Through Hands-On Learning" with Eastern pre-service teachers at Barrows STEM Academy in November 2025
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Siddhi Soni to support "Math in Action: Engaging Children and Families Through Hands-On Learning" with Eastern pre-service teachers at Barrows STEM Academy in November 2025
(Note: school granted permission to publicly display student photo)
(Note: school granted permission to publicly display student photo)
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Dilsa Deniz to support campus talk by Afghan author and women's rights activist Dr. Homeira Qaderi on November 12, 2025
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Dilsa Deniz to support campus talk by Afghan author and women's rights activist Dr. Homeira Qaderi on November 12, 2025
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Marisol Garcia for "Unpacking the 'Victim & Survivor' Label" event on November 13, 2025
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Marisol Garcia for "Unpacking the 'Victim & Survivor' Label" event on November 13, 2025
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Michèle Bacholle for two film screenings (of "Four Daughters" and "Girlhood") as part of the event series "Becoming a Woman" in October & November 2025
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Michèle Bacholle for two film screenings (of "Four Daughters" and "Girlhood") as part of the event series "Becoming a Woman" in October & November 2025
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Jenn Leszczynski (in collaboration with Dr. Lyndsey Lanagan-Leitzel) to support four Psychology BIPOC Peer Mentors' presentation at the New England Psychological Association on October 25, 2025
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Jenn Leszczynski (in collaboration with Dr. Lyndsey Lanagan-Leitzel) to support four Psychology BIPOC Peer Mentors' presentation at the New England Psychological Association on October 25, 2025
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Tom Balcerski in support of keynote speaker Dr. Catherine Johnson Adams for “Present from the Start: People of Color in Connecticut’s Revolutionary Era, 1763-1836” conference on September 20, 2025
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Tom Balcerski in support of keynote speaker Dr. Catherine Johnson Adams for “Present from the Start: People of Color in Connecticut’s Revolutionary Era, 1763-1836” conference on September 20, 2025
2024-25
Mini-grant awarded to Prof. Mariana Serrano, "A Seat at the Table: ECSU Community Incubator Learning Series"
Mini-grant awarded to Prof. Mariana Serrano, "A Seat at the Table: ECSU Community Incubator Learning Series"
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Okon Hwang, to support “Transnational and Virtual Presence of K-pop” guest speaker Dr. Wonseok Lee, February 21, 2025
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Okon Hwang, to support “Transnational and Virtual Presence of K-pop” guest speaker Dr. Wonseok Lee, February 21, 2025
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Dan Donaghy, to support publication of the 7th issue of Here: a poetry journal, February 2025
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Dan Donaghy, to support publication of the 7th issue of Here: a poetry journal, February 2025
Mini-grant awarded to Prof. Brenda Westberry, to support Town Hall event, February 20, 2025
Mini-grant awarded to Prof. Brenda Westberry, to support Town Hall event, February 20, 2025
Mini-grant awarded to support Dr. Afarin Rahmanifar, to support “Enriching Artistic Futures” Student Mixed Media and Painting Expo, November 18-22, 2024
Mini-grant awarded to support Dr. Afarin Rahmanifar, to support “Enriching Artistic Futures” Student Mixed Media and Painting Expo, November 18-22, 2024
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Martín Mendoza Botelho, to support "Indigenous identity, social segregation and the power of literature" event, November 6, 2024
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Martín Mendoza Botelho, to support "Indigenous identity, social segregation and the power of literature" event, November 6, 2024
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Kin Chan, to support student trip to the Wadsworth Atheneum to see "Entre Mundos: Art of Abiayala Exhibit," November 2024
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Kin Chan, to support student trip to the Wadsworth Atheneum to see "Entre Mundos: Art of Abiayala Exhibit," November 2024
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Raouf Mama, to support guest lecture by award-winning writer E.C. Osondu, October 29, 2024
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Raouf Mama, to support guest lecture by award-winning writer E.C. Osondu, October 29, 2024
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Jennifer Leszczynski, to support BIPOC Peer Mentors' participation in the New England Psychological Association Conference (in collaboration with Dr. Lyndsey Lanagan-Leitzel), October 26, 2024
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Jennifer Leszczynski, to support BIPOC Peer Mentors' participation in the New England Psychological Association Conference (in collaboration with Dr. Lyndsey Lanagan-Leitzel), October 26, 2024
Mini-grant awarded to Julia Wintner, to support "Diasporican: From Dispersion to Integration" exhibition and panel discussion, October 24, 2024
Mini-grant awarded to Julia Wintner, to support "Diasporican: From Dispersion to Integration" exhibition and panel discussion, October 24, 2024
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Lora Lee, to support "Election 2024 @ Eastern: Voting Matters Art Exhibition," October 9-15, 2024
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Lora Lee, to support "Election 2024 @ Eastern: Voting Matters Art Exhibition," October 9-15, 2024
2023-24
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Daniel Donaghy, Professor of English
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Daniel Donaghy, Professor of English
Grant awarded to support publication and Feb. 2024 release event for an issue of Here: a poetry journal that builds on the work published in the previous issue, inspired by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s work in antiracism.
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Michèle Bacholle, Professor of French
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Michèle Bacholle, Professor of French
Grant awarded for Film Screening & Discussion of Saint Omer, Directed by Franco-Senegalese Alice Diop, November 15, 2023
Mini-grant awarded to Prof. Soojin Kim, Assistant Professor of Digital Art & Media Design and Coordinator of Asian Studies Minor
Mini-grant awarded to Prof. Soojin Kim, Assistant Professor of Digital Art & Media Design and Coordinator of Asian Studies Minor
Grant awarded to support the Asian Studies Expo in November 2023.
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Jennifer Leszczynski, Professor of Psychology
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Jennifer Leszczynski, Professor of Psychology
Grant awarded to allow the BIPOC Peer Mentor class (in collaboration with Dr. Lyndsey Lanagan-Leitzel) to register for and attend the New England Psychological Association's conference at Worcester State on October 21, 2023.
Anti-defamation league
Anti-defamation league
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Kim Dugan, Professor of Sociology
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Kim Dugan, Professor of Sociology
Grant awarded for the program "ADL and the Fight Against Hate," with guest speaker Stacey Sobel, Esq., the Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League. October 3, 2023 in the Student Center Theatre.
2022-23
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Megan Stanton, Assistant Professor of Social Work
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Megan Stanton, Assistant Professor of Social Work
Grant awarded to support Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology, and Social Work "Joy and Justice" recognition ceremony for students and faculty on April 20, 2023.
Mini-grant awarded to Julia Wintner, Eastern Art Gallery Director
Mini-grant awarded to Julia Wintner, Eastern Art Gallery Director
Grant awarded to co-sponsor Big Read keynote speaker Dr. Quan Tran, senior lecturer and acting director of the undergraduate studies program in Ethnicity, Race and Migration at Yale University on April 6, 2023.
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Susannah Richards, Professor of Education
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Susannah Richards, Professor of Education
Grant awarded to co-sponsor presentation & book signing with author and illustrator Grace Lin, Caldecott Honor, Newbery Honor, Children's Legacy Award, National Book Award Finalist on April 5, 2023.
Mini-grant awarded to Prof. Brian Day, Assistant Professor - Filmmaking
Mini-grant awarded to Prof. Brian Day, Assistant Professor - Filmmaking
Grant awarded to co-sponsor University Hour guest Adriane Jefferson, Director of Cultural Affairs at City of New Haven. Ms. Jefferson's presentation on March 29, 2023 centered on Cultural Equity.
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Brian Connolly, Assistant Professor of Biology
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Brian Connolly, Assistant Professor of Biology
Grant awarded to sponsor workshop by Owen Taylor from True Love Seeds, a farm-based seed company offering culturally important and open pollinated vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. The workshop on March 20, 2023 connected Eastern BIPOC students with seeds related to their diverse cultural backgrounds.
Mini-grant awarded to Prof. Brenda Westberry, Lecturer in Criminology and Sociology
Mini-grant awarded to Prof. Brenda Westberry, Lecturer in Criminology and Sociology
Grant awarded to support two town hall meetings with Eastern BIPOC students during the 2022-2023 academic year (co-facilitated with Sara Madera).
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Dan Donaghy, Professor of English
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Dan Donaghy, Professor of English
Grant awarded for an event in September 2022 celebrating a special edition of Here, an international poetry journal that features poetry focusing on the theme of racial equity and social justice.
2021-22
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Susannah Richards, Professor of Education
Mini-grant awarded to Dr. Susannah Richards, Professor of Education
Grant awarded to support campus event hosting Juana Martinez-Neal, Caldecott Honor Award & Pura Belpré winning illustrator on April 13, 2022.
Mini-grant awarded to Julia Wintner, Eastern Art Gallery Director
Mini-grant awarded to Julia Wintner, Eastern Art Gallery Director
Grant awarded to support the purchase of art supplies for this collaborative exhibition with the Freedom at Eastern club and the Peace and Human Rights Club in September 2021.
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