Go Grants Initiative
Do you have an idea that could help CMU achieve its strategic priorities? Consider applying for a Go Grant to bring that idea to life!
The Go Grants initiative was designed to help CMU students, faculty and staff engage with the university’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan in a meaningful way. These targeted grants, ranging in value from $5,000 to $50,000, will provide funding for proposals that are aligned with CMU’s strategic planning priorities and goals and that have potential to make a positive impact on students and/or the communities we serve.
Why “Go Grants?
The word “go” implies immediate action and motion, and that’s exactly what we hope Go Grants will drive! These one-time funds are intended to inspire action on CMU’s strategic priorities, helping our community achieve its goals in meaningful ways and involving more of our students, faculty and staff in this important university-wide effort.
Go Grant proposal criteria
- Any CMU student, faculty or staff member may apply for a Go Grant. Groups of students, faculty and staff, departments, divisions and other CMU stakeholder groups are also eligible to apply.
- Proposals must be aligned with one or more of the strategic plan priorities:
Please note: Submissions for course releases are not eligible for Go Grants.
Submission deadline
The window for submission for 2024-2025 Go Grants has closed.
Go Grants Symposium
The inaugural Go Grants Symposium will feature panel discussions, multimedia and interactive displays highlighting the 2025 Go Grant Recipients.
Go Grants Symposium
Bovee University Center Rotunda
February 10, 2026
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Note: Program times are approximate; the schedule is open to change.
1:30 p.m. - Welcome and Overview
1:40 p.m. - AD3PT Center Upgrade (video)
1:45 p.m. - Faculty and Staff Development Moderated Panel Discussion
2:05 p.m. - InSciTE Program One-Year STEM Speaker Series and Panel Initiative (video)
2:15 p.m. - Student Development Moderated Panel Discussion
2:35 p.m.- Writing an Inspirational CMU-themed Song (video)
2:45 p.m. - Interactive Poster Presentations and Demonstrations, refreshments available
3:15 p.m. - CMU High School Aerial Video Challenge (video)
3:20 p.m. - Musical Performance: CMU Music in Our Communities
3:30 p.m. - Enhancements for the Student Activity Center (video)
3:35 p.m. - Student Support Moderated Panel Discussion
3:55 p.m. - Paint the Town Maroon (video)
4:00 p.m. - Community Outreach and Engagement Moderated Panel Discussion
4:20 p.m. - Closing Remarks
