SVSU Foundation Resource Grant Program
The Resource Grant Program was established in 1998 by the SVSU Foundation Board of Directors. The funds available for award are generated by distributions from the SVSU Foundation Resource Fund Endowment. The program was created because the Foundation and the University wish to encourage innovation and enrichment of opportunities for students by providing "start-up" funds for new or one-time programs or projects.
Grant proposals are reviewed by the Evaluation Committee, which is comprised of appointed members of the SVSU Foundation Board of Directors. All projects must involve and benefit SVSU students.
NEWSFLASH FOR 2009-2010
- WE ARE GOING PAPERLESS (Almost)! Beginning with the October 2009 cycle, your Resource Grant application will be submitted by completing either a .doc (saved as MS Office version 2003 or earlier, please) or .pdf format version of the form and submitting it via e-mail to busch(at)svsu.edu. If you have additional attachments, they are still welcome! Please send them electonically as well.
- You will need to submit one hard copy of your grant with the transmittal sheet bearing the appropriate signatures (deans, vice presidents, etc.) authorizing your application.
- Your final reports may also be submitted electronically.
- Plans are in the works for developing an online application and reporting process. We will keep everyone posted of new developments! Thank you in advance for helping us save a few trees and make our process easier for everyone.
OTHER RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
- The 1/3 restriction on travel expenses now only applies to travel abroad. Domestic travel, including regional mileage expenses, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Applying Is Easy!
- Download the application materials in PDF or WORD format
- Electronically complete the required forms (there are only two, one page each!)
- Write a proposal describing what you plan to do (your narrative should be submitted as an additional .doc or .pdf attachment with your forms)
- Include supporting materials and recommendations if you like, provided they are available in electronic form - no lengthy attachments required!
- Submit via e-mail to busch(at)svsu.edu by October 1 or February 15 (or first business day after if deadline falls on the weekend)
We Can Help!
Have questions about writing your proposal? After reading the guidelines, still not sure if your project qualifies? Contact Emmie Busch at the SVSU Foundation Office.
It's Fast Money with No Red Tape - and now, NO PAPER!
Just submit an electronic application via e-mail. All applicants are generally notified of their status about three weeks after the deadline. A University account for your project will be established shortly thereafter. No complicated procedures to access your funds - just submit check and purchase requisitions like you do for any other University account!
What We Fund At-A-Glance (please read full guidelines before applying!)
- Student Travel Experiences
- Student Groups (Supervised by Faculty/Staff) Attending Seminars and Workshops
- Visiting Artists, Scholars, and Speakers to Work with Students
- New Programs Providing Professional/Hands-On Experience for Students
- Arts and Cultural Events and Activities
- More!
What We Don't Fund At-A-Glance (please read full limitations in application materials)
- Tuition Costs
- Faculty Research/Compensation
- Faculty/Staff Travel Expenses
- Supplies and Materials for Existing SVSU Courses
- Repeat or Ongoing Funding
- Student Projects not Directly Mentored by a Faculty/Staff Member
WINNERS' CIRCLE - Congratulations to our Latest Recipients!
FEBRUARY 2009
- Diane Boehm & Jamie Wendorf, Writing Center - Living through Literacy Program
- Janet Rubin & Christopher Biek, Theatre - Student Attendance of American Alliance for Theatre and Education and the Association of Theatre in Higher Education Joint Conference in New York City
- Fenobia Dallas, English - Association of Professional and Technical Writers Mini-Conference
OCTOBER 2008
- Andrea Ondish, Sculpture Museum - Summer Camp Scholarships for Area Children
- Scott Youngstedt, Sociology - Study Abroad Trip to Senegal
- Robert Braddock, History - Study Abroad Trip to London
- Shaun Bangert & William Barnes, Art - Study Abroad Trip to Florence
- D. Martin, E. Nisula, T. Renna - SVSU Choir/Study Abroad Trip to Greece
- Julie Meyer, Music - SVSU Voice Majors Participation in MNATS Fall Adjudications
- Wayne Mackie & Ryan Sullivan (student), Finance - Student Attendance of RISE Conference
- Joshua Ode, Kinesiology - Student Attendance of Annual American College of Sports Medicine Conference
- Sara Clark, Art - Art Student Trip to SOFA Chicago and the Art Institute of Chicago
- Andrew Chubb, Chemistry - Study Abroad Trip to South Africa
- Karen Krause & Kirstie Stroble (student), Sociology - Student Travel to Costa Rica
RESOURCE GRANT PROGRAM HISTORY
OVER HALF A MILLION DOLLARS AWARDED - FIND OUT WHICH PROJECTS HAVE BEEN FUNDED HERE
WHERE THE MONEY WENT - A SUMMARY OF GRANTS BY COLLEGE/DIVISION HERE