Want to expand the reach, understanding and impact of computing? Consider submitting a proposal for projects, programs, and events to further this mission.

We are looking for new types of projects/activities/events not already covered by Computer Society units, such as:

• Outreach projects and other hands-on activities that broaden the reach of computing (e.g., events engaging new, different, broader demographics).
• Reports, courses, briefings, training and other communications that summarize results and help to advance participation in computing.

No. Mechanisms already exist within the Computer Society to propose new conferences and publications.

For proposing new conferences, review the list of Computer Society Technical Communities (TCs), look for the one with the closest affinity to the proposal, and contact the TC Chair directly. They will walk you through the application process for new conferences.

For proposing new publications, contact the Computer Society Publications department at periodicals@computer.org.

Decisions will be communicated by October via email to the proposal submitter.

Proposals will be evaluated for innovation/creativity, impact on target audience, relevance to computing, and alignment with our mission.

Do you anticipate longer-term impact & do you see any potential follow-on? If yes, share how you envision the idea can be scaled and what resources may be required.

Please direct any questions to participation@computer.org.

We expect most proposals to be no less than US $5,000, up to a maximum of US $15,000. Larger proposals will be considered, but only one or two of these may be awarded.

Funds will be awarded upon completion of agreement documents. Funds must be used within the project timeline in the proposal.

All grant agreement information and materials must be submitted by the awardee within 30 days of receipt for the funding to be disbursed. Late materials or unresponsiveness may result in a retraction of the grant approval.

Indirect expenses related to facilities costs may be added to the budget. Compensation for individuals is not allowed.

A final impact report and video is expected from all funded projects and activities. More details about the deliverables will be communicated to selected proposals.

Proposals will be executed as Computer Society activities; therefore, any surplus will be part of the overall Computer Society budget.

Yes. Activities in which non-Computer Society members can participate may be good visibility for the Society and serve the larger community.

The project lead of the proposal team must be an IEEE Computer Society member.

Applications are welcome from all countries where funds can be legally sent from the United States of America. A list of the countries sanctioned by the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control can be found here.

The call for proposals is issued once a year. Out-of-cycle requests will be evaluated by the IEEE Computer Society Broadening Participation Committee quarterly.

For Technical Committee Websites:

IEEE Computer Society – Broadening Participation in Computing Statement

Expanding participation in computing is central to the goals of the IEEE Computer Society and all of its activities. The IEEE Computer Society is firmly committed to broad participation in all sponsored activities, including but not limited to, technical committees, steering committees, conference organizations, standards committees, and ad hoc committees that welcome the entire global community.

IEEE’s mission to foster technological innovation and excellence to benefit humanity requires the talents and perspectives of people with many disciplinary backgrounds.

For Conference Websites:

IEEE Computer Society Open Conference Statement

Expanding participation in computing is central to the goals of the IEEE Computer Society and all of its conferences. The IEEE Computer Society is firmly committed to broad participation in all sponsored activities, including but not limited to, technical committees, steering committees, conference organizations, standards committees, and ad hoc committees that welcome the entire global community.

IEEE’s mission to foster technological innovation and excellence to benefit humanity requires the talents and perspectives of people with many disciplinary backgrounds.

All individuals are entitled to participate in any IEEE Computer Society activity free of discrimination and harassment.