Center For Islam In The Contemporary
Official website for the Center for Islam in the Contemporary World (CICW) at Shenandoah University, offering information on research, teaching, outreach, grants, scholarships, and events.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized educational or community nonprofits (including religiously affiliated educational programs) seeking modest grants or scholarship support and able to submit a concise application letter or use the online form.
Good Fit
- • Request is for scholarships, tuition assistance, or community education programs.
- • Project or program aligns with Islamic education, religious educational institutions, or local community social services.
- • Request size is consistent with prior grants (roughly $1,000–$10,000, occasionally larger for scholarships).
- • Applicant can follow the stated application mechanics (online form or formal letter) and supply clear budget/need explanation.
- • Organization can demonstrate geographic relevance (in-state Virginia ties are common, but out-of-state awards occur).
Geography
In the latest year grants were made to organizations in six different states (and one international location), and out-of-state recipients accounted for a majority of grant dollars in 2024.
Recipient Variety
The funder supported six distinct recipients in the latest year and has regularly funded 5–6 different organizations annually, with five new recipients observed in 2024 and only one recurring grantee across the three-year window.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows many new grantees (five new recipients in the latest year) and the foundation publishes an online application form plus letter submission instructions, indicating that unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
