MADISON — The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) invites faculty, staff, and students at the Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) to apply for grants that enhance democracy through civil dialogue in a robust marketplace of ideas.

WICCD offers grants each fall and spring in four areas: research, events and related activities, assessment, and curriculum and professional development. A total of $90,000 is budgeted for the fall grant cycle.

“Consistent with our strategic plan, the Universities of Wisconsin aim to be a national leader in promoting the First Amendment and civil dialogue,” said UWs President Jay Rothman. “With the Institute’s leadership, these grants provide a catalyst for that work at all our universities.”

Fall semester applications are due October 15 while spring semester applications will be due March 15.  Applications are now being accepted.

More information on the grant program, application process, criteria, selection process, and use of funds can be found at wisconsin.edu/wiccd/wiccd-grant-program/.

Successful recipients must submit a report to WICCD on the project’s outcome.