Annual Fund Applied Learning Grant

ANNUAL FUNDGRANT GUIDELINES 

OVERVIEW

The College has allocated a total of $50K of the annual fund to support projects, travel, or equipment that relate directly to applied learning experiences of students. Applied learning experiences are the hallmark of a Cobleskill education. Through the generous support of our donors, the annual fund is ensuring that our constituency has the resources to create enhanced applied learning experiences.

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OBJECTIVE

The Annual Fund Grant is intended to support initiatives that align with the College’s strategic plan, mission, vision and benefit of the campus community. Applied learning experiences and professional development opportunities are of interest and the grant is also available for urgent critical needs or creative ideas that otherwise may not have a funding source. Typical awards will be $1000 – 2,500, but all requests will be evaluated based on their merit.

 

ELIGIBILITY

• All applications must have the explicit support of a faculty member, club advisor, supervisor or other professional staff member.
• Applicants must prepare a report on the use of the funding for their projects. Details on the report will be provided with the approval of the application.
• Pursuant to Executive Orders 155 & 156 issued by Gov. Cuomo, trips North Carolina or Mississippi are not allowed.
• Travel must adhere to the guidelines established by SUNY Cobleskill, the NYS Office of the State Comptroller, SUNY, and the NYS Office of General Services

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Check back soon for the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 application dates.

Fall 2019: Applications must be submitted by Friday, October 25. Award notifications will be given Friday November 15^th. 

Spring 2020: Applications must be submitted by Friday, January 31. Award notifications will be given Friday, February 14^th.

• All awards must be spent by June 30, 2020 unless otherwise approved.
• A project report must be submitted to the reviewing committee within 30 days of completing the project or activity.

  

Applications will be reviewed by a committee comprised:

• Academic Affairs, Assistant to the Provost
• Technology committee, Chair (or designee)
• Fiscal Affairs & Strategic Planning committee, Chair (or designee)
• Student Development, Director of Student Leadership
• Student Government Association, President
• Business Affairs, Business Assistant
• Operations & Systems, Director of Human Resources & Affirmative Action