Strengthening Organizations

Higher Education

Through its higher education work to strengthen organizations, The Duke Endowment invests in building the infrastructure of four select colleges and universities. In our efforts to improve facilities, systems, operations and long-term programs, we are particularly interested in supporting opportunities that show great promise for long-term gains.

We value projects and programs that increase institutional and programmatic quality, effectiveness and sustainability. We assess both immediate costs and continuing expenses needed to sustain funded programs, and base our funding decision on the potential for institutional improvement.

Applications in this category may include, but are not limited to, grants for academic programs, funding for new or improved systems, endowed professorships and student scholarships. Approved grants in this application category will be asked to identify specified measures of the programs and overall performance of the institution.

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Application Documents -- to be submitted

If you try to edit your answers in any of the forms, you'll find that you cannot delete individual words or sentences. If you need to edit large sections, we recommend that you create a Word document, copy your answer into that document and make changes there. You can then paste back into the original form.

• Application: Share how your program will strengthen your school.
• Budget Form: Itemize your revenue sources and related expenses for the program.

In addition to the application and budget form, grantees are requested to submit:

• Brief cover letter with President's signature--acknowledges that the information included in the application is complete and accurate
• Any supplemental materials that you feel may be helpful to the Endowment in evaluating your request

Application Resources -- for reference

• User Guide: Understand Endowment objectives and effectively frame your application.
• Sample Application and Budget: Structure your application and budget information using this example, which is mirrored in the user guide.
• Grantmaking strategy overview: Learn about The Duke Endowments funding strategies.

Reporting Documents for Active Grants -- to be submitted

If you try to edit your answers in any of the forms, you'll find that you cannot delete individual words or sentences. If you need to edit large sections, we recommend that you create a Word document, copy your answer into that document and make changes there. You can then paste back into the original form.

• Annual Reports:
  • Report Form: Report on annual results, challenges and anticipated outcomes.
  • Budget Form: Report on annual revenue and related expenses.
• Final Reports:
  • Report Form: Report on project results, challenges and lessons learned.
  • Budget Form: Report on final revenue and related expenses.