Free Society Grants

Free Society Grants support faculty seeking to develop or expand undergraduate programming grounded in the liberal tradition. Grants are awarded based on project scope and need. These grants are designed for faculty who want to cultivate sustained intellectual engagement through mentorship, structured reading, and rigorous discussion—inside and beyond the classroom. The goal is not simply exposure to ideas, but intellectual formation. Eligible projects may include faculty-led mentorship programs, reading groups or structured discussion series, colloquia or student research workshops, undergraduate symposia or mini-conferences, support for student research and conference participation, and innovative programming that deepens engagement with political, economic, and civic questions. All grants include access to ScholarsEdge digital tools, including registration support, to help ensure smooth execution and sustained engagement.