The President’s Innovation Fund continues to invest in the bold ideas of Canisius faculty and staff. Since its launch in 2024, the fund has awarded nearly $300,000 in grants supporting 15 projects that advance academic excellence, student success, and the university’s strategic agenda.
For the 2026–2027 academic year, the President’s Innovation Fund will be accepting new applications by invitation only in specifically designated focus areas. This evolution of the fund allows Canisius to align investments more closely with the strategic priorities that will most meaningfully move the university forward. Current grant recipients whose projects are continuing will receive renewed funding based on demonstrated progress and outcomes.
Faculty and staff with current PIF grants should plan to submit a progress report to the Office of the President by June 1, 2026. Supplemental reporting guidance will be provided in advance of that deadline.
Additional details, including designated focus areas, will be shared with the campus community, once final. In the meantime, questions may be directed to Cece Gotham, Chief of Staff, at @email. While the formal application process for 2026-27 will be by invitation, faculty/staff are encouraged to share their ideas with the Office of the President for future consideration.