2026-27 DEIA Grant RFP Now Open - Deadline April 13, 2026   The 2026-27 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Grant Request for Proposals (RFP) is now open for submissions. The deadline for applications is Monday, April 13, 2026, at 5 PM. Grants up to $5,000 are available to support projects that cultivate awareness and inclusivity of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on campus.   

The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs, Cal Poly Humboldt Library, and Marketing & Communications would like to invite you to participate in the 13th Annual ideaFest on Friday, May 1, 2026! Students, faculty, and staff from Cal Poly Humboldt will showcase research, live performances, creative projects, and more! New or previously presented professional posters or multimedia presentations are welcome.

The Office of Academic Affairs is hosting a “Rooted and Rising Together” Door & Bulletin Board Decorating Contest! Starting the week of March 23rd, we invite departments and organizations across campus to celebrate Cal Poly Humboldt’s Accreditation Reaffirmation by creatively showcasing how we are grounded in our values and community while rising together toward an innovative and impactful future.

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture; Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) Deadline: Applications for all programs under this initiative are due Thursday, May 14, 2026. Range of Awards: Funding varies by program. For more information, see individual Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) via the link below.

The Office of Graduate Studies would like to invite you to the 2026 Cal Poly Humboldt Grad Slam, a graduate student research competition taking place on Thursday, April 2nd from 2:00 - 4:00pm in Goodwin Forum (Nelson Hall East 102).

Growth in Undergraduate Innovation, Discovery and Engagement (CSU GUIDE) Letter of Intent Deadline: Thursday, April 16, 2026 Amount: Funding varies by track ($40,000 - $80,000). See below for more details.

U.S. Immigration Policy in the 21st Century: Human Rights, (In)Security, and State Violence Presenter: Dr. Mneesha Gellman, Associate Professor of Political Science, Emerson College March 25, 2026, 5-6:30 p.m. Founders Hall 118

As the federal grant funding landscape undergoes changes, it’s more important than ever to stay proactive in seeking funding opportunities. Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation will be sharing a regular round-up of non-federal grants for those looking to diversify their funding sources. As a reminder, SPF offers funding search assistance!