Established in 2008, UCF's Center for Public and Nonprofit Management (CPNM) improves policy and governance in partnership with communities from central Florida and worldwide to positively and collectively impact society through research and community engagement. Faculty members in the School of Public Administration and the school’s Center for Public and Nonprofit Management conduct applied research that is problem-oriented, theory-driven and interdisciplinary. The mission of the CPNM is to facilitate and support sponsored research on policy and management and lead funded public service projects that inclusively enhance lives and strengthen communities. Creative and scholarly collaborations with community partners are welcomed. Opportunities include: Funded contracts of varying amounts for consultation needs, grant projects for larger research and capacity building projects, and major research initiatives and institutes. The Center for Public and Nonprofit Management is led by Dr. Deborah A. Carroll and accountable to an advisory council and to the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees. For more information, please visit https://ccie.ucf.edu/cpnm/. For partnership opportunities, please contact us at cpnm@ucf.edu.