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Call for Proposals

The next CFP will open on Feb. 17, 2026.

Funding for Continuing Working Groups is increasing to a maximum of $8,000 per year and up to $5,000 per activity.

Seed Grants for Working Groups & 2026-27 Activities

Call for Proposals Deadline: March 23, 2026

The Central New York Humanities Corridor is offering seed grants for humanities initiatives that involve collaboration across institutions in our consortium. Overall, we anticipate awarding $250,000 in seed grants this cycle. Working Groups demonstrating a commitment to collaboration in the humanities, broadly conceived, can apply for up to $12,000. Funding can support a range of projects and activities, including (but not limited to):

  • Writing retreats
  • Manuscript workshops
  • Pedagogy & curriculum development
  • Invited scholars
  • Panel discussions
  • Graduate student mentoring
  • Reading circles
  • Communities of practice
  • Communities of theory

Eligibility

Applications welcome for Working Groups comprising faculty and academic staff from the 11 participating Corridor institutions. A Working Group is at least two individuals from our consortium in different locales who collaborate around a theme, concern, or issue in the humanities. Groups apply for funding to support their academic year collaborations. Many existing Groups are open to new members, and proposals for New Working Groups are always welcome. All groups are expected to explain how their collaborative work contributes to the humanities, to provide strong funding rationales, and, over time, to rotate their activities across Corridor locations and host institutions.

Proposal Categories + Funding Levels

Organizers may submit one proposal per Working Group in one of the following categories:

  1. New Working Group: Funding up to $3,000 in the first year.
  2. Continuing Working Group: Funding up to $8,000 for the academic year, not to exceed $5,000 per activity. (This is an increase.)
  3. Signature Event: Funding up to $12,000 toward a high-impact, public event for active groups in good standing. Review the full SE eligibility requirements.

Additional funds to support accessibility are available above and beyond these award levels. In the proposal, provide a clear rationale with projected costs for any anticipated accommodation services.

Proposal Guidelines (required reading for all applicants)

CFP Resources

Contact Us

If you have questions about this process or need guidance on how to carry out your ideas within Corridor frameworks, email the Corridor at CNYHumanities@syr.edu.