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.
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?
- Are there strings attached? (conditions of the grant)
- 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?
- Where can I find the Diversity Fund logo to use for my event?
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?
No. 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 complete the Project Budget Worksheet and the online application at http://collab.evergreen.edu/surveys/diversityfund.
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.
Are there strings attached? (conditions of the grant)
Yes. There are conditions that apply before and after the event. Please review the conditions of the grant award.
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. 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 (2:00 pm - 5:00 pm ) |
Location |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2009 | November 16, 2009 | Library Board Room 3201 |
| December 7, 2009 | December 14, 2009 |
Library Board Room 3201 |
| January 4, 2010 | January 25, 2010 | Library Board Room 3201 |
| February 1, 2010 | February 22, 2010 |
Library Board Room 3201 |
| March 1, 2010 |
March 15, 2010 |
Library Board Room 3201 |
| April 5, 2010 |
April 19, 2010 |
Library Board Room 3201 |
| May 3, 2010 | *May 17, 2010 |
Library Board Room 3201 |
* 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?
Yes. However, before funds can be granted you must either secure the written support of three academic programs or you must secure funds to cover 25% of the total cost of the event.
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 an individual 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?
No. Diversity Funds are state monies. So, any money received in a event must either go back into the Diversity Fund, or to another Evergreen state budget. Additionally, all applicable state laws and college policies pertaining to money handing, raffles, food handling, etc. must be complied with. Click here to read about the cash handling policy.
Where can I find the Diversity Fund logo to use for my event?
The following images are provided for you to use to promote your approved event.
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