Funding Guidelines

What can be funded?

Budgets can include funds directly related to designing, developing, and implementing a proposition to include: travel and associated expenses, material and technology needs, stipends commensurate with the type of work for the proposition (course releases for faculty will require VPAA/DOF approval), visiting speakers or collaborators, and associated events and supporting resources.

Budget Template for Proposals

What cannot be funded?

All approved funding will need to follow College policy on spending. 

For reference:

• Business Office Forms & Policies
• College Travel Policy
• Academic Affairs Spending Guidelines

Timeline for Using Awarded Funds 

Spark Propositions

Spring 2025 recipients will be expected to spend funds by the end of the fall 2025 semester. Spark recipients will submit a follow-up report due within one month of their Spark Proposition being implemented that addresses the Intended Outcomes of the "What If" Initiative.

Catalyst Propositions

Spring 2025 recipients will be expected to spend funds by the end of fall 2026 semester. Catalyst recipients will submit a follow-up report due within one month of their Catalyst Proposition being implemented that addresses the Intended Outcomes of the "What If" Initiative.

Transformational Propositions

Due to the anticipated complexities associated with moving Transformational Propositions forward and the unknown nature of how funding may work for each, there is no specified timeline for recipients to use funds.