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EBD Strategic Initiative Fund

The Excellence by Design (EBD) Strategic Initiative Fund provides funding for one-time awards to financially support the implementation of initiatives that drive the goals and metrics of the strategic plan.

Faculty, staff, and students who have an idea for a proposal may send an email to: StrategicPlan@IllinoisState.edu

Submission deadline for FY26 proposals: October 31, 2025