Inspiration
Our campuses and communities inspire us.
The OFIC Inspiration program takes that inspiration and turns it into action across campuses and communities. Through Inspiration Grants, we provide resources to launch and grow initiatives that make a real difference for students. The Inspiration Awards recognize the people, programs, and activities that have had a meaningful impact, celebrating creativity, leadership, and collaboration that uplift both campuses and the communities they serve.
OFIC Inspiration and Diversity Grants - Submissions Now Open!
Launched in 2007, OFIC’s Diversity Grants are designed to support successful existing programs or to launch new initiatives. The grants make it possible for OFIC students, campus leaders, and local community members to engage, enlighten and connect around topics of diversity, inclusion, access, and equity. Campuses apply for consideration and report outcomes at the next Diversity Forum.
Inspiration and Diversity Grant Stories
OFIC strives to promote diversity and inclusivity and is able to achieve this mission with the help of generous donors funding Inspiration and Diversity Grants to our member campuses. Click below to read how independent colleges have used awarded Diversity Grants to expand their efforts in creating a more all-encompassing campus for their faculty, students and community.
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OFIC Diversity Forum
OFIC’s Diversity Forum provides opportunities for reflection, discussion, and actionable outcomes regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. OFIC’s campuses, along with representatives from corporate Ohio, have attended. During the events, OFIC highlights the Inspiration and Diversity Grants for campuses including recent grant recipients and upcoming grants.
