AEF Spring 2026 Application

Please complete the fields below to apply for funding from the Virginia Sapiro Academic Enhancement Fund for Spring 2026. We look forward to reading about your proposed activity!

Questions may be directed to Erin Salius, director of the CAS Experiential Learning Connector.

Name*
First Last
Title/Position*
Email*
Department/Program*
Name of Department/Program Chair/Director*
First Last
Course Number*
Course Title*
Semester and Year*
Course Enrollment*
Date of Proposed Activity*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Please provide a brief summary of the experiential learning (EL) activity you are proposing. Explain how the activity relates to your course as well as its intended impact on participating students. How will the activity encourage students to apply class material and/or learn by doing?*
Will this be the first time this activity is included in your course?*
- Yes
- No
- Other
If you selected "no" or "other" as the answer to the question just above, please explain.
What is the total amount of funding support you are requesting from AEF?*
AEF awards are intended for use when department/program funds are either not available or cannot sufficiently cover the request. After conferring with your chair/director, please indicate whether the activity (or a portion of the activity) can be supported by your department/program (e.g., from gift accounts or operating budget).*
Include a detailed budget for the event. These costs should include admission fees, tickets, travel outside of the city, etc. Please make sure any requests for refreshments are directly related to the event. Not all requests for food and drink will be covered by the fund. Also, please indicate how the initial payment for the event will be made (Department P-Card, personal credit card, requisition, etc).*

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AEF Spring 2026 Application