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Grant Program Overview
TigerWell offers two types of grants to members of the campus community to support innovative and impactful activities, programs, projects, or research that promote well-being at Princeton.
Grants must align with TigerWell’s approach and address specific TigerWell Initiative goals. See the Application Guidelines for full details and requirements. Princeton staff, faculty, students, and post-docs may apply.
TigerWell funds are classified as either “Partnership Grants” or “Seed Grants.” The table below shows key differences between the two types
TigerWell Partnership Grants
Over $3,000, can be much larger in scale. Email tigerwell@princeton.edu with budgeting questions or to learn more about previous awards.
Submit by October 1, December 1, February 1, or April 1, AND at least 2 months prior to start.
Supports broader-scale activities, programs, projects, or research to promote well-being, especially those focused on making environmental and systems changes.
Applicants will consult with the TigerWell Project Manager and/or the TigerWell Health Communications Specialist prior to applying to aid in the application process, answer questions, and develop ideas
TigerWell Seed Grants
Up to $3,000.
Submit anytime, but at least 6 weeks prior to start.
Supports smaller-scale activities, programs, projects, or research, including innovative skills-building education or training for members of the campus community.
Applicants will consult with the TigerWell Project Manager and/or the TigerWell Health Communications Specialist prior to applying to aid in the application process, answer questions, and develop ideas
Consultation
Do you have a potential grant idea? Please get in touch!
TigerWell is partnering with Health Promotion and Prevention Services (HPPS) in UHS to provide consultation and resources about well-being to prospective and current grantees. Because TigerWell’s mission includes increasing coordination of wellbeing efforts across campus, fostering new partnerships, and promoting best practices, consulting with TigerWell and HPPS early in the process can help you to strengthen your application and maximize your chances of success. Potential Partnership Grantees are required to consult with TigerWell prior to submission.
Submit a request for consultation to tigerwell@princeton.edu
Note: All consultations are currently conducted by video conference.
Read More About Funded Grant Projects
TigerWell is engaging campus stakeholders who are working across multiple dimensions of wellness. Collaborative planning sparks innovation, including creating new partnerships, coordinating existing efforts, and identifying creative ways to incorporate health and well-being into university activities and settings.
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