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title: Grand Challenges Grants Program Resources
date: 2022-05-11T03:00:00-04:00
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# Grand Challenges Grants Program Resources

*May 11, 2022*
> May 11, 2022Dear Campus Community,On April 21, the University of Maryland announced the launch of the Grand Challenges Grants Program, the largest and most comp ...

<div class="umd-rich-text">May 11, 2022

Dear Campus Community,

On April 21, the University of Maryland announced the launch of the [Grand Challenges Grants Program](https://research.umd.edu/gc), the largest and most comprehensive program of its kind ever introduced at our university. Up to $30 million in institutional investments will be available to fund programs, initiatives and projects designed to impact enduring and emerging societal issues. The Grand Challenges Grants program is a key initiative of the University of Maryland's strategic plan, [***Fearlessly Forward: In Pursuit of Excellence and Impact for the Public Good***](https://strategicplan.umd.edu/).

We would like to direct your attention to the following resources available to assist you with the application process:

- **Video Recording and Slides from the April 26 Information Session:**
    - A [**Video Recording of the April 26 Information Session**](https://umd.zoom.us/rec/play/O7S0C_VidquRGMH-rODH0nxYt_8GbDNwBGSZu3tB-cf3Iw7ZEybZC0_Sj1jtWlgWX6Wpg0JcST21NWXe.ijh4zvwZl6EbB_vR?startTime=1650983648000) is available for viewing. *Please note that access requires UMD sign-in and authentication.*
    - Presentation Slides from the April 26 Information Session are also available in [**PDF format**](https://research.umd.edu/sites/default/files/2022-04/Grand%20Challenges%20Grants%20Info%20Session%20April%2026.pdf).
- **Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):**
    - A new [**FAQs page has been posted here**](https://research.umd.edu/gc/faqs).
- **Register to Attend an Accelerator Workshop:**
    - You can register to attend one of the following optional virtual Accelerator Workshops using the links below (the presentation content for the three sessions will be identical): 
        - Register for Workshop Option #1: Fri., 5/13, 9-10am: [**go.umd.edu/gcaccelerator1**](https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAuf-mgpzMuGNMDk-QCi_yoAcyz-2g5OFMj)
        - Register for Workshop Option #2: Mon., 5/23, 3-4pm: [**go.umd.edu/gcaccelerator2**](https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcodumvpzwoHtJtcSooaN1ikfZE_ijz7mgy)
        - Register for Workshop Option #3: Tues., 6/7, 1-2pm: [**go.umd.edu/gcaccelerator3**](https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqc-CopzotHteOXcupPl9ybP0pjXawPvSq)
- **Weekly Office Hours:**
    - Recurring Office Hours will be held virtually on Friday afternoons between 1:00-2:00 pm: 
        - [**Use this link to join via Zoom.**](https://click.email.umd.edu/?qs=0910439c734fc96002778f156a848093ecc961852de5c34cb90b55673cbc8cc9eaf59a272231a4eb69fcbe53793db5121e726dc592e38caf)
- **Timeline:**
    - Information on [**key dates and deadlines can be found here**](https://research.umd.edu/gc/grand-challenges-grants-timeline).

Please share this information with colleagues.

**Jennifer King Rice**  
*Senior Vice President and Provost*  
She/Her/Hers

**Gregory F. Ball**  
*Vice President for Research*  
He/Him/His

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