Barnhart Fund for Excellence
FY 2021 Application
The Barnhart Fund for Excellence Committee is now seeking proposals for Fiscal Year 2021 projects. Projects that will occur between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021 are eligible for consideration. Applications may be sent to AG-SUBMIT-L@LSV.UKY.EDU. The deadline to apply is March 2, 2020.
FY 2021 Application Form
About the Barnhart Fund for Excellence
Dean Charles E. Barnhart (1969-1988)
The Charles E. Barnhart Fund for Excellence was created to honor Dr. Barnhart, dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment from 1969-1988. The Barnhart Fund supports activities that enhance excellence in College of Agriculture, Food and Environment programs.
Annually, the Barnhart Fund for Excellence Committee, comprised of faculty and staff and appointed to three-year terms by the dean, seeks proposals for projects/programs to be supported by the fund. Such proposals might include, but not be limited to workshops/conferences, nationally or internationally renowned speakers to give major presentations, programmatic initiatives with an excellence theme, and student enrichment and development activities. Funded proposals may receive up to $1,000. Approximately 10-12 projects are funded per year, out of an average of 40 applications.
Current Awardees
Leaders and Co-Leaders of projects currently funded by the Barnhart Fund for Excellence need to submit documentation of all expenditures of awarded funds using the following forms:
Past Projects
A list of projects the Barnhart Fund for Excellence has funded in the past can be found at the link below. Reviewing this list may be helpful to those considering applying for the award in the future.
Office of Faculty Resources, Planning and Assessment
Brian Lee, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Faculty Resources, Planning and Assessment
blee@uky.edu
859-257-7249
Megan Lucy, M.P.A.
Assistant Director of Faculty Resources
Megan.lucy@uky.edu
859-257-7249
Tricia Coakley, M.P.A.
Assistant Director of Planning and Assessment
tricia.coakley@uky.edu
859-257-7041
L-104 Ag Science Center North
1100 S. Limestone
Lexington, KY 40546-0091
If you have questions regarding the Barnhart Fund, please contact:
Megan Lucy
Megan.lucy@uky.edu
859-257-7249
Questions specifically about award expenditures by Extension offices should be directed to:
Tina Ward
tmward1@email.uky.edu
859-257-0132