Impact Multiplier Grants
Connecting the University to the Coastal Bend Community and Beyond
Broader Impacts are about creating societal benefits beyond teaching our students and adding to academic knowledge. Often it takes only small additional acts of direct community engagement to multiply societal impact and to create a ripple effect that improves lives.
Impact Multiplier Grants aim to realize this potential and to amplify TAMU-CC’s impact on the local, regional, national, or global community.
Request for Proposals
The Office of Community Outreach calls for IMG proposals from faculty and staff. The purpose of these grants is to create or multiply immediate and long-term societal benefits, also known as Broader Impacts. Awards will range between $1,000 and $7,500 each. Awarded grants should have a timeline of completion within 18 months after the award date.
This year, we are especially interested in proposals that help study or mitigate one of the many wide-ranging societal effects of a man-made or natural disaster. A proposal topic could be but is not limited to a disparity or challenge in health, economics, infrastructure, education, workforce, culture, geopolitics, migration, environment, or social justice that is caused, revealed, or amplified by a crisis such as a pandemic, flood, drought, hurricane, wildfire, ocean acidification, pollution, etc.
Application Opens |
November 16, 2020 |
Application Deadline |
January 29, 2021
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Broader Impacts are the driving concept behind IMG. Broader Impacts are an important part of all grant proposals and are highly encouraged across all disciplines. They should be included whenever possible in any grant, program, or activity.
IMG proposals can be a standalone project, a proof of concept for a larger program, or an extension of an existing program's Broader Impacts.
IMG applications will be evaluated on how well TAMU-CC research, knowledge, and activities will be disseminated and applied outside of the University to address economic and social issues. Awarded Impact Multiplier Grants will use research discoveries, educational processes, or institutional activities to create Broader Impacts. This fall, projects that embody a culture of innovation are especially encouraged.
Broader Impacts achieve societally relevant outcomes that go beyond the expected outcomes of academic merit and university student education. Such outcomes include, but are not limited to:
- Enhanced engagement or interaction between TAMU-CC and the community
- Full participation of women, persons with disabilities, and underrepresented minorities in all professional fields
- Improved education and educator development at any level
- Increased public literacy and public engagement with education, culture, science and technology
- Improved health and well-being of individuals in our community (local, regional, national, or global)
- Environmental conservation and restoration
- Increased partnerships between academia, industry, and others
- Enhanced infrastructure for research and education
Strong proposals will have a good potential for long-term changes that will continue beyond the initially funded activities. Think about and describe in your application any way that the activities will improve quality of life for anyone affected even if indirectly.
There are resources on this site to help you better understand Broader Impacts. If you have further questions or need assistance implementing or writing about Broader Impacts for this grant application or any other, please contact Joe Miller at phone extension 5967, or email: Joseph.Miller@tamucc.edu
FAQ's
How is the Impact Multiplier Grant funded?
Who is on the selection committee?
Do I have to have a commitment from a community partner before I submit my application?
If I am awarded, how will I receive the money?
How can the Impact Multiplier Grant funds be used?
Can I submit more than one proposal?
Can I make changes to my proposal after submitting?
If I do not get a grant can I submit the proposal again?
How long do I have to complete the terms of the grant if I am awarded?
Who do I contact if I have more questions?
How is the Impact Multiplier Grant funded?
The TAMU-CC Office of Community Outreach programs provide funding for Impact Multiplier Grants.
Who is on the selection committee?
Representatives from Community Outreach, Institutional Advancement, the Center for Faculty Excellence, Student Engagement and Success, and Staff Council make up the selection committee for the Impact Multiplier Grant.
Do I have to submit my proposal through the TAMU Sponsored Research Services (SRS) pre-award process?
No. Use only this online application. If the program application needs to meet additional requirements, applicants will be contacted and these will be discussed before a grant is awarded.
Do I have to have a commitment from a community partner before I submit my application?
No, do not secure a commitment from a community partner until you are awarded a grant. In your application, provide the name(s) of potential partners. When discussing the project with potential partners during the application phase, make it clear that this is a tentative, competitive proposal that is subject to approval.
Awards for fall 2020 range from $1,000 to $7,500. Proposals should request as close to the actual amount needed to complete the project or program enhancement up to this amount. There is a budget justification section in the application to list how the money will be used.
If I get the grant, how will I receive the money?
Award funds will be deposited into a University departmental account. All related University purchasing and accounting rules will apply.
How can the Impact Multiplier Grant funds be used?
Award funds may be used for direct program expenses. In general, funds may not be used for cash prizes, gift cards, direct payments to individuals (consultant fees), bonuses, meals for meetings, office equipment, etc. Exceptions that are essential to a strong program proposal may be considered. All related University purchasing rules and policies will apply.
Can I submit more than one proposal?
Yes you can submit more than one distinct proposals. If you need to modify or edit a submitted proposal see the FAQ on edits below.
Can I make changes to my proposal after submitting?
Yes. If your proposal requires modifications or edits, please take the following steps:
- Reply to your submittal notification email and request that your submission be removed from the system.
- Submit a new proposal application form with your edits.
If you wish to rescind your proposal, please reply to your submittal notification email and tell us that you would like to rescind your proposal.
If I do not get a grant can I submit the proposal again?
Yes. The Office of Community Outreach will provide feedback on applications. A proposal can be resubmitted for consideration during the next award cycle. Some cycles may include a theme which the applications should address in some form.
How long do I have to complete the terms of the grant if I am awarded?
Proposals should include the intended date of completion. The expectation is that it will be completed within 18 months from the award date.
Who do I contact if I have more questions?
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Joe Miller, Director of Community Outreach |
One of the elements we looked for in a successful proposal is that the project would impact someone’s life by improving their conditions or outlook. Another element we looked at was that the project reflected the values of the institution.
-Joe Miller,
Director of Community Outreach
A dynamic and strong synergy between the University and the community at large is critical for a healthy and vivid region. We are poised as a University to make a difference and this program will help us all make an Islander Impact.
-Dr. Ahmed Mahdy,
Vice President for RICO
