The Dresher Center for the Humanities seeks to support a variety of departments and events across the academic year through co-sponsorships. Faculty and staff may request small discretionary grants (maximum $500) to support opportunities such as visiting speakers, workshops, and conferences held at UMBC.
Please note:
- At least two units or departments must commit to co-sponsorship (which can include financial, administrative, publicity, or other in-kind support) prior to application to the Dresher Center.
- Co-sponsorship funding supplements the support of the lead unit, which is expected to administer funding and the event. The Dresher Center can promote the event through our calendar and website but does not assume additional organizational responsibilities for co-sponsored events.
- The Dresher Center does not co-sponsor events that conflict with other events we are supporting.
- Events with remote speakers are eligible for up to $250.
- If you are recording your event, the Dresher Center may be able to host the recording on our YouTube channel. The Dresher Center may have further questions regarding plans and will evaluate YouTube hosting requests on the basis of cost (including time and availability of Dresher Center staff) and on the merits of broadly distributing the event recording through a public platform such as YouTube.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis from August 1-April 30 for events occurring during the current academic year.
To apply, please send the following in an email to dreshercenter@umbc.edu
- You name and home department/unit
- Name and date/time of the event
- First Sponsoring Unit or Department
- Second Sponsoring Unit or Department
- Name and Email of Administrator for Event Funds
- Funds or Resources requested from the Dresher Center
- Description of Event (~1 paragraph – 1 page):