> Download 2026 ICCFA Faculty Grant Application

One of the goals of ICCFA is to promote teaching and learning excellence. One of the ways we do this, is through annual faculty research and workshop funding.

Grants are awarded to faculty who propose workshops or research projects that further education or research which contribute to teaching and scholarly excellence at an Illinois Community College.

Every year, up to four grants with maximum of $2,500 each have been awarded to members of ICCFA.

To download the Application Instructions and Frequently Asked Questions document, select the link below:
> Application Information and FAQ

Application Submission:
• Please submit completed applications via email to Julia diLiberti, ICCFA Interim President: dilibert@cod.edu

• Include in the subject heading: ICCFA Grant Application for [name].

• Applications must be submitted no later than 5pm on Friday May 15th, 2026.

• The format could be Word® or PDF (saved from a Word document).

• Julia will acknowledge, via email, all emailed applications within one business day. If you do not receive a timely acknowledgment, it is important to call or email Julia at 309-251-8933.
There will be no responses given for applications made between March 28th-April 9th.

• The ICCFA Executive Committee will review Grant Applications in May. Grant winners will be notified during the early half of June. The approved research shall be completed between June of the year awarded, and June 1, of the following year.
The grant funds will be disbursed in June to support the summer projects.