Funding Opportunities
Request for Proposals
2008 Mini-Grants
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is offering grants for projects which will promote the goals of the CSW at the University of Arizona. Funds requested typically average $400-600, and the proposed activity or project should occur from April, 2008 through June, 2009.
The Commission on the Status of Women strengthens the University of Arizona by advocating an inclusive and just campus community. In keeping with this mission, CSW affirms the following goals:
- To identify and provide leadership on issues that affect women
- To develop and support university policies and practices that promote equity and diversity
- To increase leadership and advancement opportunities for women and under-represented minorities
- To collaborate with other groups to create inclusive and safe communities
- To foster individual and collective accountability promoting justice, equity and diversity
- To educate the campus community about the work and goals of the Commission
Priority Emphasis
The CSW priority emphasis for the 2008 Mini Grant Awards is family care. We especially invite projects that impact people and their families whether it is related to their children (e.g. child care) or their parents (e.g. elder care).
Eligibility
All members of the University of Arizona: students, faculty, staff, departments and organizations are eligible to apply for the CSW grant funds.
Award Limits
The maximum award is $1,500, however funds are limited and partial awards are possible.
Note that funds may only be requested for activities, services and goods that fall within the accepted policies of UA Sponsored Projects.
Application Deadline
February 15, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
Award Notification
March, 2008
Reporting Requirements
An electronic presentation (such as power point) summarizing your event is due to the commission 30 days after the completion of the activity or project. In addition, CSW may request a brief oral presentation at one of our meetings on a voluntary basis.
Grant Proposal Requirements
Proposals will be awarded based upon how well the activity or project advances one or more of the CSW goals and the expected impact of the proposed activity or project. Proposals are competitive because requests usually exceed available funds.
Please provide a proposal (maximum 3-page) which includes the following information:
- Project title
- Amount requested
- Date(s) and location of the proposed project
- Applicant organization or department
- Project Director name, address, email and phone number
- Other key project staff
- Details of the project that provide the following information:
- How will the project or activity meet the above stated CSW goals
- Does the project or activity address family care issues
- Who is the target audience and how they will be reached
- Provide a brief description of the project or activity deliverables (e.g., increased awareness or some type of product)
- Describe your success indicators
- Budget detail (itemize the funds requested, justify the cost estimate, and list any other sources of funds or in-kind contributions that will be used or are being applied to the project)
How to Apply
Applicants may apply for multiple projects. Please submit a separate proposal and budget for each project.
THE PROPOSAL must be a clear and concise description, no more than three pages, which clearly describes how the project will meet the goals and of CSW, who will benefit, and how many will be reached.
THE BUDGET should itemize the funds requested, justify how the cost was estimated, and list any other sources of funds or in-kind contributions that will be used or are being applied to the project.
You may submit your proposal in several ways:
- By electronic mail to csw@email.arizona.edu (Preferred method)
- By FAX to the Diversity Resource Office, 520-626-7612
- Delivered to the Diversity Resource Office, Martin Luther King Jr. Building, Room 304, 1322 E. First Street, PO Box 210128, Tucson Arizona 85721-0128
Contact Information
Please contact Linda Breci if you have any questions.
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