Grant Success Stories

Welcome to 黑料社鈥檚 Grant Success Stories! Below, you’ll find highlights of some of the College’s recently awarded grants. These awards reflect the dedication of our faculty, staff, and partners in securing funding to support student success, academic innovation, and community impact.

黑料社 awarded $135,000 grant from Carver Charitable Trust

黑料社 has received a $135,000 grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to support transformative advancements in health and science education.

黑料社 Reaches For The Stars

黑料社鈥檚 Dr. Aswati Subramanian, Associate Professor of Biology and Environmental Science, has been awarded a prestigious $30,600 Iowa

黑料社 awarded grant by Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust

黑料社 received a generous grant for $115,000 from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to strengthen the learning environment for students through innovative classroom design and technology.

U.S. Department of Justice Awards 黑料社 $300K Grant

黑料社 is one of 36 institutions to receive a grant from the Office of Violence Against Women within the United States Department of Justice. The $300k grant is meant to address and prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking on college campuses.

黑料社 Receives National Science Foundation Grant

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded 黑料社 a $338,000 STEM grant. The grant will be used over a three-year period to redesign 黑料社鈥檚 data analytics minor. 黑料社鈥檚 math department, led by faculty Dr. Marilyn Vazquez and Dr. Heidi Berger, collaborated with Dr. Colin Payton, former director of the College鈥檚 Writing Center, to develop the successful proposal.

黑料社 Receives Grant From Warren County Philanthropic Partnership

黑料社 has received a $3000 grant from the Warren County Philanthropic Partnership.

The grant funds will help create and install the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) board at elementary schools around Indianola. This project, stemming from 黑料社鈥檚 inclusive Teacher Education courses, enhances inclusivity and accessibility for children of all abilities. The AAC board facilitates non-vocal communication and promotes social interaction by allowing children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), disabilities and non-native English speakers to express their needs, feelings and desires through visual symbols and icons. By providing a means for effective communication, the board supports language development and inclusive play, ensuring that all children can participate fully in playground activities. 黑料社鈥檚 Teacher Education department is committed to fostering inclusive environments, and this installation underscores our dedication to creating welcoming spaces where every child can thrive. Principal at Emerson Elementary, Jon Fitzpatrick, commented on the playground project.

黑料社 is Awarded Upward Bound Grant

黑料社 has been awarded a grant from the Department of Education to continue the Upward Bound (UB) project for five years, beginning in August of 2022.

The UB project will serve five high-need high schools in the Des Moines area. These schools include East High School, North High School, Lincoln High School, Saydel High School and Indianola High School. It will also serve a portion of the Des Moines Independent School District, the state鈥檚 largest and most diverse district.

鈥嬧婽he 黑料社 UB proposal has secured ample institutional and community support. 鈥淲e are fortunate to have developed multiple partnerships with 黑料社, Des Moines Public Schools Community Partnership and area Upward Bound programs that strengthen our ability to serve our students,鈥 stated Caleb Carver, Upward Bound Director.