The DIAP fund was developed to assist departments, centers and institutes as they work to prioritize actions in six areas (“priority areas”) that further Brown’s mission: People, Academic Excellence, Curriculum, Community, Knowledge, and Accountability.

To be considered for DIAP funding, requests must meet the following criteria:

• Requested funds must contribute to at least one of the six priority areas. DIAP-funded events are open to all department/community members;
• Requested funds must align with at least one of the Department, Center, or Institute’s stated DIAP goals;
• Requested funds must be used during the academic year in which they were requested;
• Requests must be for events that take place after funding is awarded, not before or during the application cycle;
• Requests can be made by academic and administrative departments, centers, and institutes;*
• A DIAP Report Form is required for all funded projects within two weeks of the event date. This should include a written narrative as well as any media (photos, video, audio, etc.) that describe the project and its impact on the Brown community;
• Prior recipients of DIAP funds are not eligible for consideration of additional funding until a DIAP Report Form is completed;
• All DIAP funds must be returned to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion if the programming or opportunity for which funds are requested is canceled or postponed to another academic year;
• Preference will be given to new events, initiatives, and programs, with all proposals evaluated according to established review criteria. Requests for recurring events, initiatives or programs will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are contingent upon the availability of funding.

*Applicants should have approval from the director, head, or chair of their department, center, or institute to be considered for DIAP funds.

Funding is available for:

• Academic and Administrative Departments, Centers, and Institutes that are responsible for creating a Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP).
• Projects that align with at least one of the six priority areas outlined in the DIAP: People, Academic Excellence, Curriculum, Community, Knowledge, and/or Accountability
• Projects that advance at least one of the Department, Center, or Institute’s stated DIAP goal

DIAP Awards

DIAP funds will be granted with the following maximal allowances: 

The Application

The application includes:

• A description of the proposed program or initiative
• A proposed budget, including any other funding sources
• A description of program or initiative outcomes
• A description of a proposed process for evaluating outcomes

A maximum of one application per department, center or institute per application cycle should be submitted.

Application Review Criteria

All applications will be reviewed based on the following criteria:

1. Alignment with Priority Areas and DIAP goals

• Does the proposed project contribute to one of the six priority areas?
• Does the proposed project align with at least one of the Department, Center, or Institute’s stated DIAP goals?

2. Impact Potential

• What is the potential of the project to make a meaningful, measurable difference in the department, center or institute?
• How does this project enhance one of the six priority areas (i.e., people, academic excellence, curriculum, community, knowledge, accountability)?

3. Feasibility and Sustainability

• Is the project realistically achievable within the proposed timeline and budget?
• Are the plans and resources clearly defined and adequate?

2025-2026 Deadlines

Applications will be reviewed and awarded as follows:*

Fall 2025

Spring 2026

*All applications will be reviewed by a committee and their decision is final. There is no appeal component to this process. 

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) does not “sponsor” events and should not be listed as such on any public promotional material. We seek to center your voice, your initiatives, and your efforts through the Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) Fund, and as the executor of these funds, we hope to ensure that DIAP initiatives are empowered and elevated. In enabling these events, our role is limited. ODI hosts and sponsors its own events, which complement DIAP-centered initiatives, and those events are clearly marked as ours. 

Apply for the DIAP Fund