Requirements for Grants
Important! Options for Foundation budgets have been expanded. Please review the guidelines prior to submission.
Requirements for Grant Proposals (2024)
The guidelines provided below outline the necessary components of a Fall Grant proposal.
Fall Grant Proposal Guidelines
Grant Proposal Scoring Rubric (2024)
The rubric below will help you understand how your grant application will be scored. Two reviewers will score each project and the average scores of each project will be compared across applicants to determine funding awards. As of 2020, all projects submitted for Fall Grants will be scored according to one rubric.
Foundation Video Upload and PDF Submission Tips
Students who wish to be considered for a Foundation Grant are required to submit a two-minute video describing their project. A walkthrough of how to upload a video to YouTube for submission can be found in the PDF below along with instructions on how to convert common file types to PDF files.
This video is not used in the rating of individual proposals. However, it does influence the opinion of those who fund these grants. Please present yourself professionally in the video. And be yourself!
YouTube Video Upload and PDF Conversion Instructions