Providentia Grant Application
The Providentia Society was formed to honor the contributions of Providence College women of the past 50 years and empower and encourage alumnae and their supporters to advocate for issues which elevate and amplify women’s voices through collective giving. Members of the Society will inspire others to serve as philanthropists, engage with each other, and strengthen their connection with Providence College.
The mission of the Providentia Leadership Committee is to appropriately steward gifts made to the Providentia Endowed Fund by collaborating with the College to award grants. Distributions from the Fund will be granted to members of the PC community and used to underwrite projects, programs, and activities that promote, empower, and amplify women of all ages. These annual grants will support initiatives that strengthen the academic, social, and spiritual growth of the Providence College community.
The Leadership Committee will be guided by the following pillars:
- Enhancement of leadership skills
- Amplification of women’s voices and experiences
- Access to programs and opportunities that inspire participation in a full range of academic and career pursuits
- Increased connection among alumnae and Providence College
Grant Process
Providence College is pleased to offer this grant competition to the campus community. We encourage efforts that involve collaboration between students, faculty, and staff. Individual applications are also welcome. Research proposals initiated by students and student groups should include a faculty mentor/collaborator/sponsor.
All applications submitted will be reviewed by a member of the Office of Institutional Advancement and shared with the Providentia Leadership Committee for consideration.
Student Workshops
Student who are interested in learning more about the grant application process are encouraged to attend one of the following virtual grant education workshops.
Potential Areas of Support
We seek to fund short-term (one-year maximum) initiatives. Projects and programs might include summer internships, global education opportunities, faculty and student research, speakers and special programs, women’s athletics, mentorship opportunities, and leadership development initiatives. This is simply a list of examples; applicants are welcome to propose initiatives that go beyond the scope of these initial ideas.
Eligibility
Any member of the Providence College community, including faculty, staff, students, and student organizations may apply.
If selected to advance to the final round, applicants must be available to present their proposal on Friday, October 3, 2025, to the Providentia Leadership Committee for final selection and funding allocations.
Timeline
Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2025.
The Providentia Leadership Committee will review all grants and a select few finalists who will be required to present to the Providentia Leadership Committee for final approval.
Grant applications selected for funding will have an opportunity to utilize funds between October 2025 – May 2026. All funded grants will be required to present to the Providentia Society on the impact and outcome of the grant funding in April 2026.
Budget
The Providentia Leadership Committee will fund 3-6 grants each year, up to $10,000 PER grant.
Examples of allowable budget items include supplies, speaker fees/honorariums, small equipment, software, consulting services, travel, food, registration, event venues, and faculty/student stipends up to $500 per person, if appropriate.
Scoring
The Leadership Committee will be guided by the following pillars:
- Enhancement of leadership skills
- Amplification of women’s voices and experiences
- Access to programs and opportunities that inspire participation in a full range of academic and career pursuits
- Increased connection among alumnae and Providence College
Scoring Rubric:
Questions
Please contact Emily Synan, assistant director for stewardship and donor engagement, at esynan@providence.edu or (401) 865-2089.
Application
Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2025.
Please review the grant scoring rubric in the ‘Scoring’ drop-down menu above before submitting your application.
Providentia Grant Application
