Events that require an admission fee or that solicit a donation from attendees are not eligible for public affairs grant funding. Eligible expenses include costs such as travel expenses and honoraria for speakers, printing, postage, supplies, and room setup fee. Applicants requesting funds for reception expenses are to include a justification as to why this activity is necessary to the successful outcome of the proposed event. If necessary, rental of special equipment is allowable. Applicants are also encouraged to contact the chair or other Committee member to discuss any questions related to the program or eligible expenses.
All applications are to include the following materials.
Applications must be complete. Applications without all the required information will not be considered. Cover form with signatures and recommendations. Academic groups should have signatures from their department heads and college deans. All other organizations should have signatures from their appropriate unit heads or other university office head.