The application for the G.A.T.E. Funding Opportunities is now closed.
The AZ HSI GATE funding opportunities will support individuals and teams from single AZ HSIs in leading efforts that align with the aims of the AZ HSI Consortium and provide a direct response to either of the two funding tracks below. A desired outcome of funded projects include a subsequent readiness to pursue competitive proposals to the NSF and other federal agencies and foundations.
AZ HSI GATE offers two funding tracks:
- Track 1
- Purpose: Awards will support projects at Arizona HSIs that identify barriers to and within higher education for Latinx learners, engage in institutional problem solving, implement solutions that support Latinx learner success, and document how change at Arizona HSIs was implemented.
- Funding: Five $20,000 awards
- Source: Helios Education Foundation
- Track 2
- Purpose: Awards will support projects at Arizona HSIs that stimulate and support equity-focused change and research that enriches our understanding of effective and culturally responsive practices for broadening participation in STEM at HSIs.
- Funding: Four $25,000 awards
- Source: National Science Foundation (award #2311013)
Award Amount | Track #1: Five $20,000 awards Track #2: Four $25,000 awards |
Duration of Grant | 12 months |
Performance Period | January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 |
Proposal Announced | September 25, 2024 |
Proposal Webinar | October 11, 2024, at noon MST via Zoom |
Proposal Deadline | November 8, 2024 |
Awards Announced | December 04, 2024 |
| Virtual Kick-Off | December 6, 2024, at noon MST via Zoom |
| Eligibility | Faculty, staff, or administrators from Arizona HSIs. (Single institution submissions) |
Learn more about the AZ HSI GATE Funding Opportunities here- full proposal submission details.
We look forward to reviewing your proposal. For more information, please contact HSI Research Center Director, Dr. Mara Lopez at: maralopez@arizona.edu
Check out our AZ HSI GATE Funding Opportunities Technical Webinar recording! Learn more about the application and other details!
Thank you to our sponsors!
We are pleased to have a committee compromised of dedicated professionals from across Arizona.
Co-Chair:
- Mara Lopez, Hispanic Serving Institution Research Center Director, University of Arizona
Committee Members:
- Kendra Thompson-Dyck, Director of Research and Assessment, University of Arizona
- Esperanza Frietchen, Senior Director of Multicultural Affairs, University of Arizona
- Donna Lopez-Martinez, Student Services Director, Maricopa Community Colleges
- Ray Ostos, District Director Student Affairs, Maricopa Community Colleges
- Robin Cotter, Professor, Phoenix College
- Vanessa Arellano, Director of the Office of the Provost's Initiatives, Pima Community College
- Abe Villareal, Campus Dean, Cochise Community College
- Janet Rocha, Senior Research Scientist, Arizona State University
- Cynthia Villareal, Professor, Northern Arizona University
- Matthew TanTau, Arizona Attainment Alliance Lead, Northern Arizona University
- Maria Ayon, Dean of Student and Community Engagement, Mohave Community College
- Victoria Villalba, Data and Research Manager, Our Instituto
- Erin Hart, AZ Governor Policy Advisor, AZ Governor's Office
- Maria Hart-Salinas, College Knowing and Going Project Manager, Education Forward Arizona
- Paul Perault, Senior Vice President, Community Impact and Learning, Helios Education Foundation
- Paulette Nevarez, Graduate Assistant, AZ HSI Consortium
FAQs
The AZ HSI GATE funding opportunities are open to faculty and staff at Arizona HSIs (including tenure-eligible/tenured, continuing-eligible / continuing status, and/or career track faculty across all disciplines and ranks).
You can submit your application here.
The application is due by November 1st. You can submit your application here.