2026 - 2027 Las Positas College Equity Innovation Grant Application

We are pleased to announce that applications for the 2026-2027 Student Equity Innovation Grant are open November 1, 2026 through February 1, 2027!

Las Positas College departments, programs, Classified Professionals, Faculty, Administrators, and student clubs are invited to apply for Equity Innovation Grants ranging from $100 to $2,000 to support short-term projects that advance student equity within their area or across the college.

Proposals should address identified equity gaps affecting one or more disproportionately impacted student groups and align with the metrics and priorities outlined in the LPC Student Equity Plan. Priority consideration will be given to proposals that support our Las Positas College Intensive Focus Student Populations for the 2025-2028 Student Equity Plan cycle, which include Black/African American students, Hispanic/Latinx students, and First generation college students.

The application for an Equity Innovation Grant should clearly distinguish how the funded proposal will advance Student Equity in one or more of the following key metrics:

1. Access – Successful enrollment in the first year
2. Persistence – Retention from the first primary term to the subsequent primary term
3. Transfer Math & English – Completion of transfer-level math and English in the first year
4. Completion – Achievement of the Vision for Success definition of completion within three years
5. Transfer Completion – Transfer to a four-year institution within three years
6. Comprehensive Education Plan Completion (new for 2025-28 SEP)

Funding is awarded for one year. Previously funded projects may be renewed for one additional year through the submission of a new Innovation Grant application. Priority consideration will be given to proposals that do not already have an existing funding source. As the purpose of this initiative is to generate new projects and implement innovative initiatives, travel and professional development is not included as an eligible Innovation Grant proposal. The rubric that will be used to score your proposal is available for your review and should serve as a guide for drafting your project: Equity Mini Grant Scoring Rubric

Important Equity Innovation Grant Dates:

• An Information session will be held on November 13th from 11am to 12:00pm on Zoom:
• Applications close at 11:59 pm on February 1, 2027.
• Applicants will be notified by February 28th, 2027.
• Applicants may be invited to present their proposed project to the Student Equity and Achievement Committee.

If you are ready to apply, please submit your online application here. We are pleased to also offer a PDF version of the application here.