Employee Initiatives Grant
Applying for funding
As an MUSC employee you can apply for Employee Initiatives contributions to support projects that impact the mission of the Medical University of South Carolina.
Annual grant cycle
The application window for 2025 to 2026 funding will begin in March 2025. Applications are reviewed by the Allocation Committee in May and grant decisions are announced in June 2025.Award amounts
Grants range from $250 to $2,500. All funds are to be used within the fiscal year they are awarded.Giving history
Since 1999, iterations of this fund have supported various projects with the contributions made by MUSC employees. Some projects have addressed an immediate need in a department, while others support long-term projects. All of the grants have one thing in common, they positively impact the mission of the Medical University through education, patient care, and research.
2024 Winners
Eligibility criteria
All projects must positively impact the mission of the Medical University and the larger service community.
- Education
- Patient care
- Research
Allocation Committee
Each grant proposal is reviewed by the Allocations Committee.
View the Grant Proposal Evaluation and Scoring Procedures.
Submittal instructions
Grant applications for the 2025 to 2026 funding window must be submitted by 5 p.m., May 15, 2025. All grant funding must be in compliance with the MUSC Foundation Payment and Reimbursement Guidelines and MUSC Foundation Accounts Payable Policy and Procedure Manual (PDF) and can only be used for the project detailed in the initial submission to the Allocation Committee.
If you have any questions regarding the Employee Initiatives grant cycle or employee giving please contact the MUSC Employee Giving program at employeegiving@musc.edu.