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 CAFE 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. Units/Departments/County offices make the initial purchases, and then submit the receipts for reimbursement via journal voucher. Requests for reimbursement must be submitted within 60 days of purchases being made and no later than June 30, 2023. 

County/Extension Office Reimbursement Form

On-Campus Project Reimbursement Form

Past Projects

A list of projects the Barnhart Fund for Excellence has funded can be found at Current and Past Barnhart Fund for Excellence Recipients. Reviewing this list may be helpful to those considering applying for the award in the future.