Faculty and Staff Resources

Faculty/Staff Development Awards foster professional development opportunities for faculty and staff. Tuition costs are not eligible for Faculty/Staff Development Awards funding, but are permissible in the IDAP application. This program seeks to encourage innovation in current instruction/programs, development of new courses or programs, research in specialized areas of interest, presentation of scholarly papers, attendance at seminars or short courses, and maintain currency in one’s field.
Fall Semester Deadline: October 13
Spring Semester Deadlines: February 16 & April 12
View the application for the Faculty/Staff Development Awards Program
The Campus Enhancement Awards provide resources for projects that improve students' academic experience and/or learning environment.
The following are examples of proposals that could be submitted: equipment (lab or athletic), research, field trips, guest lecturers/performers, distance learning seminars, instructional support, etc. Recurring expenses, such as software, memberships, etc., will not be funded after initial pilot funding, if approved.
View the application for the Campus Enhancement Awards Program
SUNY Canton and the Canton College Foundation designed this program to provide financial assistance to support faculty and staff members who are in the process of obtaining their advanced degrees (Ph.D/terminal). Funds may be used to cover tuition and fees, transportation costs, or other degree-related expenses.
View the application for the Canton College Foundation Thirds Program
The SUNY Canton Entrepreneurship Fund has been established to provide resources for entrepreneurial projects and initiatives being undertaken by current faculty, staff or students of SUNY Canton.
Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria:
• Creativity and innovation of the program
• Clarity of business idea and stated project goals and objectives
• Overall benefit or contribution to the local or regional community
• Reasonableness of proposed project budget
• Likelihood of project success
View the application for the Entrepreneurship Fund here. Complete the form and submit it to foundation@canton.edu
Questions regarding these opportunities may be directed to Whitney Sharlow, Foundation Accounting Associate, at mason123@canton.edu or 315-386-7694.