All CSU-ERFSA members in good standing whether faculty, staff, or administrators (a membership application may be made concurrently with a grant application) may apply for funds to support research and creative projects that are in accordance with the following goals:
1) Scholarly research on issues important to the retiree as a continuing member of an academic discipline or community.
2) Research and scholarly projects that contribute to the quality of life of the retirees in the University system.
3) Research and creative projects that contribute to a given academic discipline.
4) Research pertaining to the retirement concerns of faculty and staff within the California State University System. Links to the complete guidelines for the Grant Awards Program and the application form are provided below.
Funds for the CSU-ERFSA grants are provided by the CSU-ERFA Charitable Foundation. CSU-ERFSA makes a contribution to the Foundation in memory of each deceased member. Individual members and friends also may make contributions to the the CSU-ERFA Charitable Foundation to support the Grant Awards Program.