Mini-Grants for Campus Partners in Equity & Inclusion
Call for Proposals
The Vice Chancellor for Equity & Inclusion at Berkeley invites campus organizations to submit proposals for mini-grants in support of equity, inclusion and diversity at Berkeley. The purpose of these grants is to encourage new and collaborative models of campus leadership in responsive research, teaching, and public service; educational or employment equity; and campus climate.
Collaborative opportunities, those engaging two or more campus organizations as well as curricular and co-curricular activities, are especially encouraged. Funding for projects may include, but are not limited to, workshops, research, internships, service projects, campus leadership projects, conferences, summer activities, etc.
Eligibility
This mini-grant cycle is intended for campus organizations that reside outside of the Division of Equity & Inclusion (E&I), for example, academic departments, administrative or student service units, staff organizations, or research units. All UC Berkeley faculty, researchers, and staff in non-E&I units are eligible to apply.
Berkeley undergraduate and graduate students who are seeking funding to support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are directed to apply for funding through the Student Opportunity Fund, funded in part by E&I.
Availability and Amounts of Mini-Grants
Up to $5,000 per awarded grant will be available. A campus organization may not be awarded more than one mini-grant during the 2008-09 cycle. The total amount of funding for this program is limited and will not exceed $50,000 total.
Guidelines
Mini-grant proposals must:
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Identify and directly address an issue that is affecting campus climate, educational or employment or equity, or responsive research, teaching, or public service.
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Be initiated by campus organization.
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Be able to be complete a final report on the use of the mini-grant no later than one year after the receipt of funds.
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Contain all of the proposal elements listed below.
Proposal Elements
1. A cover letter that includes
- Title of Project
- Name(s) of organization(s) submitting the request, e-mail address, phone number
- Date of submission and date of proposed period of grant
- Signatures of applicant (s)
- An introduction, including the amount of funding needed or requested and a brief description of the project
2. Project Description not to exceed four [4] pages that contains:
- An introduction, including the amount of funding requested and a brief description of the project.
- A statement of needs that includes a description of the target population(s) to be served, statistical data if available and/or concrete examples.
- A brief description of your organization(s), with a focus on the capacity of your organization(s) to meet the stated needs.
- Your methodology for addressing the stated need(s); a detailed description of the project, major activities or services, and goals and objectives
- A description of the impact on the campus, including number of students, staff, and faculty affected as well as anticipated outcomes and benefits to the campus
- A description of evaluation/assessment process. How will success be measured?
3. Project Budget
- A line-item budget, with a narrative explanation for each item.
Deadlines and Notification of Awards
Applications are accepted four times per year:
Submit an electronic copy of your proposal by the appropriate due date to Villy Somthida at villys@berkeley.edu.
Proposals will be reviewed by the Vice Chancellor for Equity & Inclusion at Berkeley. Awards will be announced two weeks after each deadline.
Reporting requirements
Within one year of receiving a grant, recipient(s) will submit a detailed written report addressing project activities, outcomes, lessons learned, and any follow-up plans.