Application Process
To apply for a CBL grant, interested institutions must first submit an initial application through our online portal. After review, the CBL Selection Committee will invite standout candidates to submit a full proposal. Only potential grantees explicitly invited by the Selection Committee may submit a detailed proposal.
Program Requirements and Guidelines
- Grants are made to four-year degree-granting institutions, not directly to individuals. Only those with the authority to apply on behalf of the institution are eligible to submit.
- Institutions may request up to $750,000 to use over five years.
- Applicants must have conducted or plan to conduct research (climate surveys, sexual harassment surveys, diversity studies, or equivalent research efforts) that demonstrates a clear understanding of the barriers its particular communities of women encounter. The use of national data alone is not sufficient evidence of expertise. CBL funding can be part of proposed plans to conduct research.
- Catholic institutions with strong science programs are especially encouraged to apply. According to the terms of Ambassador Luce’s bequest, at least 50% of the Program’s awards go to Roman Catholic colleges or universities.
- Minority-Serving institutions and institutions with high percentages of Pell Grant-eligible students whose institutional mission and/or strategic plan are in clear alignment with CBL Program goals are encouraged to apply.
Program Restrictions
- We do not accept applications related to medical, behavioral, and social science fields.
- Funds may not be used for international study or travel abroad programs.
- CBL grantees may not apply for another grant until three-years after the submission of their final narrative and budget report. For example, grantees who closed out their grants in 2024 would not be eligible to apply until 2027.
2024 Application Calendar
Friday, February 16th
CBL 2024 application period begins
Monday, March 25th
Deadline for all initial applications
Mid to Late May
Selection Committee notifies institutions of results
Monday, September 2nd
Deadline for full proposals
Mid to Late October
Selection Committee notifies grant winners
Upcoming Webinars & Recordings
The Clare Boothe Luce Program hosted several webinars to review changes to the program. If you were unable to join one of these webinars, please email: [email protected]. Please note, that a copy of the webinar will only be shared with higher education institutions interested in applying for the program.
