Funding
Overview
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» manages several internationally focused, grant-funded programs that
expand access to high-impact global learning opportunities for the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» community. These
grants support innovative partnerships, experiential learning, and inclusive global
engagement, and have long been a cornerstone of Global Education programming at Santa
Fe College.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» supports innovative global and place-based initiatives that connect
academic learning with culture, heritage, and community engagement.
Current initiatives
IDEAS
Herds and Heritage
Herds and Heritage is a US State Department IDEAS grant. It is an emerging international
initiative centered in Mongolia, exploring connections between rural livelihoods, culture, conservation, and sustainable
development. The project emphasizes cross-cultural learning and collaborative research,
with opportunities for student and faculty engagement at Santa Fe’s Centers. More information will be available soon.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» has a well-established history of successfully leading and managing
internationally funded programs that advance global learning, institutional partnerships,
and cross-cultural exchange. Through competitive grants and federal partnerships,
the college has implemented innovative initiatives that connect students, educators,
and communities across borders while strengthening academic quality, workforce preparation,
and mutual understanding.
Grant programs
Florida
Florida Heritage Foods
Florida Heritage Foods is a statewide initiative focused on preserving and promoting
Florida’s diverse foodways, agricultural traditions, and cultural heritage. Through
partnerships, research, and experiential learning opportunities, the project highlights
the global connections embedded in local food systems and provides students with hands-on
learning tied to sustainability, history, and community identity.
100,000 Strong in the Americas
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» received a 100,000 Strong in the Americas grant from the U.S. Department
of State to implement a virtual and face-to-face exchange program with students from
the Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA) in Cartagena, Colombia.
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Capacity Building
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» received a Capacity Building Grant from the U.S. Department of State
in order to develop and implement a biotechnology internship program in Brazil.
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Community College Administrator Program
The Community College Administrator Program (CCAP) is a six-week program of study
for higher education administrators from post-secondary vocational and technical institutions
in foreign countries.
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Small Diplomacy Grant
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» is honored to receive a Small Diplomacy Grant from the U.S. Embassy
in Kyiv in order to encourage American and Ukrainian youth to engage each other in
a conversation about inclusive education and how to prevent harassment.
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