150th Initiative Fund

Have an idea to help celebrate С»ÆÊé Boulder’s 150th?

Help make our 150th year a huge celebration! If you have an idea—big or small—that highlights С»ÆÊé Boulder’s history, community or future, you can apply for funding to bring it to life.

The 150th Initiative Fund is open to current students, faculty and staff, and supports projects like:

  • Events or programs that engage broad audiences, including students, alumni, campus partners and community members.
  • Creative storytelling or displays.
  • Academic, cultural, artistic or experiential ideas.
  • Anything that helps make our sesquicentennial more special, inclusive and impactful.

Don't have an idea but know a department, student organization, colleague or creative friend who does? Encourage them to apply!

For questions regarding the 150th Initiative Fund or application process, contact ryan.chreist@colorado.edu.

Application timelines
There will be two application periods:

  1. The Spring 2026 application window is now open and will close February 28, 2026. Applicants will be notified by late March if they have received funding.
  2. The Fall 2026 application window will open the beginning of September 2026.

Review and selection process
Proposals will be evaluated on their alignment with 150th anniversary celebration goals, how innovative and feasible it is and the initiative's potential to reach and engage the campus community. Those reviewing the applications include a wide ranging group of faculty, staff, students, alumni and shared governance representatives.Â