The TLC’s Maintaining Instructional Continuity page has newly-added resources for supporting instructor wellbeing during this unprecedented and uncertain time.

Educational Innovation Grants

Educational Innovation Grants are designed to elevate teaching by equipping instructors of record with resources and support to enhance their teaching practices and advance innovative, engaging, and equitable instructional approaches.

Grant 

Primary Goals

Deadline

Maximum Grant Amount

Application Guidelines

Seed Grants

Support small-scale, short-term projects that augment instruction

March 31, 2025

$1,000

View guidelines

Sandbox Grants

Support modest, instructor-initiated projects that improve teaching practices and curriculum.

March 21, 2025

$6,000

View guidelines

Catalyst Grants

Support instructor-initiated course interventions that advance teaching practices, curriculum, and pedagogical research and inspire new ways of engaging students.

April 4, 2025

$6,000 to $35,000

View guidelines

Transformation Grants

 

May 2 (track 1) May 23 (track 2), 2025

Up to $10,000 (track 1); up to $100,000 (track 2)

View guidelines

Grant Consultations

Instructors and departments are encouraged to ask questions and schedule a consultation with TLC staff for guidance and advice in developing grant applications. Consultation meetings are not intended to be opportunities to lobby on behalf of a funding application. 

Please schedule consultation appointments well in advance of the deadline for grant application submission. Appointments during the last week of the application period are not available.

Contact: Eric Wells, Assistant Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning ewells@teaching.ucla.edu 

Receive the latest news

Get TLC Updates

The TLC offers monthly and quarterly updates highlighting events, resources, and other opportunities to foster teaching excellence on campus. Sign up to receive communications.