Innovation Seed Grants – Levitetz Leadership Program

Housed in New College at The University of Alabama, the Levitetz Seed Grant initiative is one part of the Levitetz Leadership Program (LLP) made possible through the generous gift of New College alumnus, Jeff Levitetz. All UA students are eligible to apply for grants to create a new or to further develop an existing business idea, social entrepreneurship project, or creative project. Two levels of funding are available: Small Grant (up to $1,000) and Large Grant (up to $3,000). To be eligible for the large grant, you must have received previous funding for an existing project. Students receiving funding last year are eligible to re-apply this year.

Seed grant recipients will participate in a formal presentation of their project in front of judges on March 22, 2024. Additionally, funded students must participate in monthly workshops in the Spring semester and submit a final report by August 30, 2024. Applications are due October 9, 2023. For more information, contact Dr. Natalie Adams (nadams@ua.edu).

Application

All University of Alabama students are eligible to receive funding. Complete the application form below. You will need to provide a full description of your project, budget information, and names of any team members. Given the length of the application, we do not recommend completing it on a mobile device.

Applications are due October 9, 2023. Selected recipients will be contacted by November 1, 2023.

Innovation Seed Grant Application

Copy of Seed Grant Application for review only.

Your proposal will be evaluated on:

General fit with the goals and mission of the Levitetz Leadership Program
Creativity: In what ways is this project unique or innovative?
Impact: In what ways will this project impact the intended community/audience/market?
Feasibility: Does the proposal show evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to make this project happen within the time given?
Strong preference will be given to students in the College of Arts & Sciences, students pursuing a minor in Civic Engagement or Leadership, or teams that include these students.

Examples of past funded projects include:

New businesses
New after-school programs
Art installations
Musical scores
New Non-profit organizations

Seed Grant Workshops

In-Person & Virtual Option(s)

TBA “How to Give a Pitch” with Holland Hopson @ Time: TBA in Where: TBA or Join Zoom Meeting
TBA Seed Grant Social @ TIME? in WHERE?, RSVP here.
TBA – Levitetz Leadership & Innovation Day (Project Presentations), RSVP here.