Funding Opportunity
FY 2026–2027 Applications Now Open!
The application period for FY 2026–2027 funding is now open.
Proposals should outline activities or performance expectations taking place between
July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.
Application Deadline: December 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Funding announcements will be communicated by mid-May 2026.
IRA Activities:
IRA logo is required on all IRA activity/program-related products, fliers, and announcements,
including activity/program websites. IRA Logo
Thank you for your collaboration in helping to engage our students with activities that enrich the student learning experience.
IRA Application Instructions
FY 2026-2027: Now Open
DEADLINE: December 19, 2025
Apply Now
- Login to InfoReady
- Select IRA Funding Competition
- Applicant Department Details
- Proposal Details (Brief Activity Description, Dates, Learning Outcomes, etc.)
- A standardized honorarium tier system is in effect. Rates are set at $125 for one hour and $75 for each additional hour, capped at $500 per person per day. Any IRA proposal requesting an honorarium above this schedule must include a justification and supporting details within the InfoReady application.
*Island-related travel requests are no longer processed through the annual IRA application process. For information on how to apply for trips to the Santa Rosa Island Research Station, please visit the Santa Rosa Island Research Station webpage.
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- Enter the following email addresses to route application:
- First email - Chair/Director
- Second email - MPP (Associate Dean or Dean)
- Third email - Delegation of Authority (Dean or AVP)
- Enter the following email addresses to route application:
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IRA Activity Budget
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One of the following budget workbooks MUST be attached to application.
- IRA Non Travel Budget Workbook(MS Excel, 26 KB)
- IRA activity not including any travel
- IRA Travel Budget Workbook(MS Excel, 25 KB)
- IRA activity including travel
- Island travel requests must be completed in SRI Portal, reference Island Travel section for further details.
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Once application is SUBMITTED, no changes can be made and it will be routed for authorization/approval and committee review.
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All applications must be complete (including budget workbook) and recommended by both Program Chair and respective Dean or Associate Vice President (AVP).
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As IRA funds are intended for instructionally related activities, proposals may only be submitted by CI faculty.
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IRA Competition is competitive and funding is not guaranteed. Applicant may want to also consider alternate sources of funding.
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Additional Resources:
Instructionally Related Activities are open and available to all who are interested to apply and/or participate, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.