Flagship Fund Call for Proposals 2027
The Office of Strategic Planning and Implementation (OSPI) invites proposals for the Flagship Fund, a fund from which UM invests in projects that seek to translate UM’s strategy into action. This year’s Flagship Fund call for proposals sits at the intersection of serving students and serving Montana. We invite proposals for one-year grants of up to $10,000 that focus on workforce and career-connected education.
Funding will be available for these projects in the 2027-2028 fiscal year.
Submission Guidelines and Deadlines
Proposals may be from individuals or teams in any sector for projects on workforce and career-connected education. Projects may focus on improving post-graduate outcomes, revising program curricula, meeting employer needs, or addressing Montana’s broader workforce priorities. Preference will be given to proposals that demonstrate cooperation across offices or areas of expertise and that benefit cohorts rather than individuals.
The deadline for submission of proposals is March 1, 2027. The Flagship Fund Advisory Group – a group of UM faculty, staff, and students - will meet with proposal authors in late March and early April to discuss the proposals submitted. The Advisory Group will make its recommendations to President Shinn by April 15, and he will finalize the decisions by May 1.
You will be asked to provide a narrative, a budget, and a preliminary plan for implementation.
The Office of Strategic Planning and Implementation strongly encourages interested faculty and staff to attend one of the Flagship Fund submission workshops (dates to be announced) and/or to reach out for assistance crafting a successful proposal.