ACC-CRIA Innovation Initiative Research Grant 

In partnership with the ACC, this competitive program funds multiple projects per year to support research that directly aids in the data-driven decision-making among conference athletics administrators. Entering its seventh-annual year, this project has funded 26 highly valuable projects conducted by faculty and students from ACC member institutions whose research related to issues deemed critical by conference athletics administrators.

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We are proud to announce the 2026/27 RFP! Below, find out more about previous projects completed by the grant. If you would like to be considered for future funding, please review the below RFP and make sure to submit by Monday, September 21st, 2026!

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To view information and findings of past projects, please follow links below.