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Supporting events that further our mission
The Obermann Center welcomes the opportunity to support activities and events that further our mission—promoting research and creative work, facilitating publicly engaged art and scholarship, and building intellectual community. University of Iowa faculty members may request small, discretionary grants (up to $300) to fund opportunities such as visiting speakers and conferences. See application link at the bottom left of this page.
While applications are accepted throughout the year, we strongly encourage you to apply for these funds before December 15.
Please note:
- The requesting party is expected to administer the funding and the event. The Obermann Center cannot assume organizational responsibilities in connection with co-sponsored events.
- Co-sponsorship requests should be submitted at least one month in advance of the event.
- We ordinarily limit co-sponsorship awards to two events per department per fiscal year.
- The Obermann Center will not release funding for approved co-sponsorships until the event is posted on the UI Events Calendar, with the Obermann Center tagged as a unit. (The event will then appear on the Obermann Center's website.)
View past co-sponsored activities and events on our website archive.
Apply
NOTICE: We have exhausted our co-sponsorship budget for the 2023-24 academic year. We will begin accepting applications again in Fall 2024.
We're delighted that you're interested in partnering with us! Please submit our co-sponsorship webform, and we'll get back to you shortly. Please note that:
- The requesting party is expected to administer the funding and the event. The Obermann Center cannot assume organizational responsibilities in connection with co-sponsored events.
- Co-sponsorship requests should be submitted at least one month in advance of the event.
- We ordinarily limit co-sponsorship awards to two events per department per fiscal year.
- The Obermann Center will not release funding for approved co-sponsorships until the event is posted on the UI Events Calendar, with the Obermann Center tagged as a unit.
Resources
Accessible & Inclusive Events Resource Guide (courtesy of the University of Michigan)
Obermann Co-Sponsorship Report Form — All recipients of Obermann co-sponsorship funding must complete this webform after the event/activity.
