HSI Mini-Grant Program

Notice: 

HSI Mini-Grants are not gone — they’ve moved to the Student Success Mini-Grant Program! Visit our Student Success Mini-Grant Program webpage to learn more.

 

Cal Poly is committed to enhancing student success by fostering a culturally rich environment grounded in access, academic excellence, and social responsibility. 

As we advance our mission to become a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), we are committed to thinking critically and holistically about what it means to truly serve the Cal Poly community. To support this vision, the Cal Poly HSI High Impact Mini-Grant Program provides resources for initiatives that strengthen our practice of servingness and advance our collective efforts toward achieving HSI designation. 

Categories

Applicants are able to apply for mini-grants in, but not limited to, the following categories:

• Educational Initiatives: Projects that utilize the servingness framework to enhance educational opportunities and outcomes, such as curriculum development, mentorship programs, or academic support services.
• Cultural and Community Engagement: Initiatives that promote Latinx/e culture, heritage, and community engagement on campus, including cultural events, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
• Research and Innovation: Projects that support research endeavors and innovations that address issues relevant to the Latinx/e community and their pathway towards holistic academic achievement.

Eligibility

All faculty, staff, and students including individuals, registered student organizations, departments, and units are eligible to apply.  

Projects should align with Cal Poly’s mission, and pathway to becoming an HSI (see HSI Recommendations Executive Summary for reference).

Application Process

Applications for the 2026–27 HSI Mini-Grants are part of the Student Success Mini-Grant Program. Visit our Student Success Mini-Grant Program page for application details and information.

View Previous HSI Mini Grant Recipients
AY25–26 Grant Recipients
AY24–25 Grant Recipients
AY23–24 Grant Recipients