University of the West Student Association Community Enrichment Grant (Pilot Program)

The University of the West Student Association Community Enrichment Grant (CEG) is available to all recognized University of the West organizations, departments, and community members. The University of the West Student Association strives to embody the school’s mission of a whole-person education through programs that reinforce the values of community. The purpose of CEG is to initiate programs that bring the university as a whole together, create opportunities for healthier working relationships, and enhance and improve academic and work life and culture. Thus the CEG fund provides financial support for projects, programs, and events that benefit the entire UWest community with the goal of supporting new and innovative ideas. As such, the grant promotes interactive, inter-group communication, as well as collaborative and educational activities with an emphasis on community. 

AWARD AMOUNT

The maximum CEG fund is $500 per application. This year, (Spring 2011), 4 proposals will be awarded with disbursements totaling $2,000! The submitted proposal should clearly itemize each expense in exact dollar amounts (including items such as supplies, publicity for the event, food, etc.), as well as any other resources from co-sponsorship expected.  The proposed budget for the proposal can exceed $500; however only up to $500 of the budget will be funded by the CEG fund.

ELIGIBILITY

All University of the West Community members, including currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff members, are encouraged to apply!  Become active leaders and participants in community programs --- actively promote community, civility and the development of relationships and connections with members of other constituencies.  Grants will not be awarded to Individual students.  Students must work in collaboration with an academic department, student organization, or other UWest affiliated group.

All grant proposals will be reviewed by the UWest Student Association Community Enrichment Grant Committee (CEGC).  The activity or event must take place either during the Spring 2011 or Fall 2011 academic semester.  If for some reason the event cannot be held during this time, the grantee must submit a written request for an extension to the CEGC.  The committee reserves the right to grant permission for postponement or to revoke the grant; this will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

The disbursement of grant funds WILL REQUIRE that two group members attend a meeting with the members of the CEGC to sign an award letter and review the grant requirements.

It is strongly recommended that you begin planning your event prior to submitting your grant application; for example please manage necessary details such as confirming guest speakers, room reservations (via general services) setting an alternative date for the event, etc.  Also, please include sufficient funding to publicize the event when planning the budget.

If for any reason event date is changed or any other mishaps occur, contact the Community Enrichment Grant Committee (uwsa@uwest.edu) immediately when the change is made!

DEADLINE

The deadline for all proposal applications is on a rolling basis. The Community Enrichment Grant Committee assesses each submitted application for approval. Early applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.  Please note that the Community Enrichment Grant Committee has authority to recommend applications for approval, but it is the Student Association Assembly that has final approval. With that said, it would be in the best interest for grantees to be present during Student Association meetings that relate to final approval of grantee winners.

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY:

GRANT APPLICATIONS MUST BE EMAILED AND SUBMITTED IN HARD COPY FORM IN A TIMELY MANNER!  Please EMAIL the application and all proposal materials to the Community Enrichment Grant Committee, at uwsa@uwest.edu. The deadline for submission of this grant is on a rolling basis  In addition, please SUBMIT THREE HARD COPY of your proposal application to the UWest Student Association Office in AD111.  Failure to email your proposal AND submit three hard copy by the deadline will disqualify your application. Please email uwsa@uwest.edu with questions.