Course Development Grants

We are pleased to announce that Community-Engaged Course Development Grants are available for 2026-2027. Applications are now open with a close date on January 19, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). Exact details are below, and last year's application can be used as reference to prepare. 

Any Ohio State instructor can apply for a grant of up to $4,000 to support the development of a new community-engaged course or revising an existing course to include community-engagement. Grants can support courses offered on any Ohio State campus and at either the undergraduate or graduate level. While proposals for courses in the GE Themes Integrative Practices will be prioritized, courses outside of the GE are also encouraged to apply. In addition to funding support, the Course Development Grant also includes attending a Community-Engaged Course Design Institute in May 2027 with the whole grant cohort. Application and submission details are available below. 

If you have questions about community-engaged/service-learning courses, please browse our other resources or contact us at slearning@osu.edu for individual support. You can also read more about one of our successful 2023 grantees here.

Watch an information session webinar in which staff explain the grant program and application, and three instructors shared their experience with this pedagogy and our support programs.