The Anteater Grant Initiative

The Anteater Grant Initiative is the philanthropic component of the Parent Executive Board. Beginning in 2018, this grant was created to disburse funds to help sustain, enhance, and pilot student serving programs at UC Irvine. The Parent Executive Board participates in reviewing and evaluating these proposals, touching on every part of the process until the winner’s reveal in May.
SUPPORT THE AGI

Funding Criteria

The funding request of an organization seeking support must reside under at least one of six categories representing the needs and interests of undergraduate students:

Academic Support

Community Outreach

Division of Undergraduate Education

Leadership Initiatives

Student Health & Wellness

Student Support

Application Process

Complete an online application with the funding amount requested, usage of funds, impact on students and foundation/regent account number. This is part 1 of the submission process. For your application to be considered, you also need to complete step 2.

Create a 3-5 minute video proposal as a visual testimonial which should showcase the value of your proposal. The video may be recorded through Zoom or other video recording equipment that is readily available to you and the program or project that you are representing.

Your video must include a brief overview of your program, a written or spoken statement covering your business plan, the amount requested, and the timeline of your program or project. You may also include potential student impact, and any other compelling details you believe the board should see or hear. (This could be showing a physical space that would be transformed, a student interview, or statistics you believe shows the greatest need). These are just a few examples, and we encourage your creativity!

Both the online application and required short video submission deadline will be Thursday, March 14, 2024. Please email your submission to parentengagement@uci.edu.

A status update of your submission will be sent Thursday, March 28, 2024. If selected, winners will be invited to an AGI winner reveal event happening Friday, May 3, 2024. Parent Engagement staff will follow up via email outlining the next steps in detail. Organizations are competing with others for Anteater Grant Initiative funding and are not guaranteed selection.

*The Board can elect to fund a portion or all the requested amount. Those selected to receive funding will be notified of the specific grant amount by Friday, April 5, 2024.

We look forward to your submissions and wish you the best of luck!

Impact Report

Important dates:

  • Submission opens – February 14, 2024
  • Submission deadline (written and video) – March 14, 2024
  • Status update – March 28, 2024
  • Winners notified – April 5, 2024
  • AGI Winner Reveal Event – May 3, 2024

Past AGI Recipients:

As some of our students’ strongest supporters, parents and family members are valuable partners in the work we do to inspire student success and innovation.

  • UC Irvine Parent and Family Engagement
    University Advancement
    111 Theory, Suite 200
    Irvine, CA 92697-1225

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