The UConn IDEA Grant Program

The UConn IDEA Grant program awards funding to support student-designed and student-led projects, including creative endeavors, community service initiatives, entrepreneurial ventures, research projects, and other original and innovative projects.

  • Awards of up to $6,000 per student
  • Individual and group applications accepted
  • Open to UConn undergraduates in all majors at all campuses

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UConn IDEA Grant News and Events

UConn IDEA Grant News Archive

“Senior’s Artwork Delves into Struggles Between First-, Second-Generation Immigrant Families” - with link to https://today.uconn.edu/2024/03/seniors-artwork-delves-into-struggles-between-first-second-generation-immigrant-families/.

“UConn Student’s Trans Photography Project Has One Simple Goal—To Affirm” - with link: https://today.uconn.edu/2023/10/uconn-students-trans-photography-project-has-one-simple-goal-to-affirm/.

Link to UConn Today article: Meet the Undergraduate Researcher: Sarah Marze, School of Fine Arts.

UConn is the Muse for Students Recording Songs Inspired by Campus Spots. Link to UConn Today article.

Link to UConn Today article featuring IDEA Grant recipient Jasmine Morris '23 - Jasmine Morris Harnesses the Therapeutic Power of Animals for Underserved Students.

Link to UConn Today article featuring IDEA Grant Recipient Madeline Kizer '24 - Swap, Don't Shop: Sustainable Fashion is Coming to UConn.

Connecticut Agriculture is Showcased in UConn Students' Documentary.

Puppetry Photography: Overcoming Loneliness. Learn more about IDEA Grant Recipient Elise Vanase '21.

The Next Generation of Conservation: A Short Documentary Film. Click the link to learn more and view the film.

Meet the Researcher: Valeria Sarmiento.

UConn Students Use Grant to Create Documentary About Yosemite.

Link to UConn Today Article. Cognitive Garden Takes Root at UConn Avery Point.

Margo Bailey '17

Eva Hu '18

Diana Abouchacra '17

Eva Hu '18

Louise Astorino Exhibition Article

Ben Piascik '17

Gabriel DeRosa '17

Elizabeth Charash '18

John Cody Performance Article

STEMTalk Launch

Calliope Wong

Stephen Hawes '17

Search for the White Rose documentary

Nathan Wojtyna

Cate Solari Exhibition Article