President's Diversity Fund
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about the President's Diversity Fund?
Read the answers below to our most frequently asked questions for help.
If your question is not answered, you can contact us at any time.
- Who can apply for a Diversity Fund grant?
- Is a grant a cash award?
- How do I apply for Diversity Fund grant?
- How much money is available in the fund?
- What are the application deadlines?
- When and where does the committee meet?
- Do I have to appear before the fund committee?
- Can I apply for enough money to cover the entire cost of my proposed activity/event?
- Are grant awards always in the amount requested?
- Can I get a Diversity Fund grant for my academic work as a student?
- Can I get a Diversity Fund grant to pay for my travel or the cost of attending a conference or training?
- Can I use a grant to put on a fund-raiser?
Who can apply for a Diversity Fund grant?
Only current students, faculty and staff of The Evergreen State College are eligible.
Is a grant a cash award?
A Diversity Fund grant is not a cash award. Moneys are dispensed through personal services contracts or invoices for specific authorized services, or appropriately documented authorized expenses.
How do I apply for a Diversity Fund grant?
Read the application instructions and complete all parts of the grant application form, then email it to gallegos@evergreen.edu.
How much money is available in the fund?
Each year, the committee has $10,000 to offer in the form of small awards. The committee tries to distribute the funds evenly over fall, winter and spring quarters.
What are the application deadlines?
The committee considers applications seven times a year. For application to be considered at the next meeting of the Diversity Fund Committee, it should be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting. Applications received less than 2 weeks prior to an upcoming meeting will receive committee consideration the following month.
When and where does the committee meet?
The Diversity Fund Committee meets monthly from October through May, excluding the month of December. The first week of each quarter, the meeting location for that quarter will be published on this web page.
The schedule of meetings is as follows. To the left of each meeting date is the application deadline for that month. Applications received after the deadline will receive committee consideration the following month.
|
Deadline for Grant Applications |
Committee Meetings |
Location
|
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2008 | October 15, 2008 | TBA |
| November 5, 2008 | November 19, 2008 | TBA |
| December 3, 2008 | December 17, 2008 |
TBA |
| January 7, 2009 | January 21, 2009 | TBA |
| February 4, 2009 | February 18, 2009 |
TBA |
| March 4, 2009 |
March 18, 2009 |
TBA |
| April 1, 2009 |
April 15, 2009 |
TBA |
| May 6, 2009 | *May 20, 2009 |
TBA |
* May is the last deadline for events taking place from mid-May to mid-October.
Do I have to appear before the fund committee?
It is not a requirement, but it is to your advantage to meet with the committee. It will allow you to further explain your proposal and to answer questions the committee might have about it. The more information the committee has, the better your chances are to receive support.
Can I apply for enough money to cover the entire cost of my proposed activity/event?
Grants are limited to no more than 75% of the total cost of the proposed activity/event. Funding for the other 25% must be secured before you apply for Diversity Fund support.
Are grant awards always in the amount requested?
The committee may decide to award the entire amount requested or a different amount.
Can I get a Diversity Fund grant to support my academic work as a student?
No. Diversity Funds cannot be provided to offset the cost of student's academic work.
Can I get a Diversity Fund grant to pay for my travel or the cost of attending a conference or training?
No. Diversity Funds cannot be provided to pay for personal travel, conference registration, training session fees, or similar expenses.
Can I use a grant to put on a fund-raiser?
Diversity Funds are state monies. So, any money raised in a fund-raiser must either go back into the Diversity Fund, or to another Evergreen state budget. Additionally, all applicable state laws and college and policies pertaining to money handing, raffles, food handling, etc. must be complied with.
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