Activity period: July 2, 2024 – July 1, 2025

2024-2025 Individual Development Awards

Deadline for Submitting Applications: March 1, 2025.

Submit your application here: SUBMIT 2024-2025 UUP IDA Application Here 

The application process for the 2024-2025 Individual Development Awards — a benefit negotiated as part of our statewide Agreement — is now open!!  New Paltz has been allocated $47,351 through the statewide Joint Labor-Management Committee (JLMC). 

This IDA cycle covers activities from July 2, 2024 to July 1, 2025. All activities and purchases must occur during that time period. 

The maximum grant for the IDA program for the entire 2024-2025 cycle is $2,000. Individuals may submit up to two (2) applications for a maximum of $2,000 in total. (Given the number of applications in recent years, most grants have been awarded less than the maximum amount.)

If you are proposing two projects, please submit them in separate applications, via two responses to the IDA submission link.

For more information on all UUP/New York State grant opportunities visit this webpage: https://oer.ny.gov/grant-opportunities

There are new guidelines for this cycle.  Please read the guidelines carefully. To go directly to the IDA guidelines, click here: 2024-2025 UUP IDA guidelines.pdf

For an updated list of the 2024-2025 Categories and Exclusions click here. This list summarizes some of the major changes in the guidelines for this UUP IDA cycle.

Complete the requested information. You will be asked to upload a single PDF file that includes:

• the application (2024-2025 UUP IDA Application)
• a brief project description
• a brief CV
• supporting documents (such as a conference acceptance letter, workshop brochure, quotes, or announcement).

Submit your application and required materials here: Submit 2024-2025 UUP IDA Application. Be sure to name your file LASTname FIRSTname UUP IDA Application (for example, Wilson Beth UUP IDA application).

All of this information must be in ONE PDF file. Please consult the 2024-2025 Categories and Exclusions list for additional information regarding IDA-reimbursable expenses and expenses that are excluded.

Funds are intended to assist eligible employees to develop their full professional potential and to prepare for advancement. Funding may be provided to enhance teaching, research capabilities, professional knowledge, and skills. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is March 1, 2025 –no exceptions.

The activity period for this cycle of IDA awards runs from July 2, 2024 to July 1, 2025. All projects/proposals must occur within that time frame. Part-timers are encouraged to apply, as 15% of the pool of funding available is initially earmarked for them; any funds left unused by part-time employee applications are swept into the remaining pool for full-timers. 

The SUNY New Paltz Campus Professional Development Committee, a joint labor-management committee that reviews applications and decides on funding priorities and award amounts, includes:

For UUP:

Maryalice Citera, Psychology, IDA Committee Chair

Ken Nystrom, Anthropology

Mark Rumnit, Scholar’s Mentorship Program

For the Administration:

Anneliese Kniffin, HRDI 

Devon Duhaney, Adolescence Education and TESOL

Jennifer Palen, Records and Registration

As in recent years, all decisions made by the local IDA committee will be reviewed by the NYS/UUP Joint Labor-Management Committee (aka OER) prior to awarding grants.

If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Mary Thompson at thompsom@newpaltz.edu or Maryalice Citera citeram@newpaltz.edu.