Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs, Loyola University Chicago

Student Diversity Support Funds

Guidelines and Application

Please read ALL Support Funds guidelines BEFORE filling out an application.
Download and complete the application form (program dates and times must be set).
Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on the specified deadline date. No late applications will be accepted.
Program cannot be exclusive to a class or group. Caps on attendees or participants may exist based on capacity only.
No funds will be allocated for participation in conferences.
No funds will be allocated for prizes or awards based on competition or for gifts, unless in appreciation for a speaker.
All programs and initiatives must involve collaboration between two or more University recognized student organizations or departments
No more than $1500 will be allocated for an honorarium fee, inclusive of travel expenses. Exceptions may vary based on available funds.
Funds allocated for food and beverages will not exceed $1000. Exceptions may vary based on available funds.
Funds allocated for publicity will not exceed $100.
Each budget item should be supported with supplemental information and documentation (i.e. estimated cost of airline ticket, estimate of food cost according to expected attendance).
Funds will not be allocated for programs that conflict with the time of another event related to student diversity. It is the responsibility of ALL applicants to communicate with other groups (including the Department of Student Diversity) to ensure that dates do not overlap.
Funds will not be allocated for programs that seek to recruit new members.
Student organizations may submit more than one proposal but will not be funded for more than one program per semester.
Program submissions that have detailed, itemized budgets will be given preference over ones that are vague and general.
Students and student organizations applying for Unity in Diversity Funds are encouraged to seek additional funding from other sources.
Program submissions that might be appropriate for other student diversity related programming (i.e. Black History Month, Women's History Month, etc.) may be deferred to the relevant planning committee.

Questions? Please contact us at diversity@luc.edu or at 773-508-3909.

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Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs|Loyola University Chicago

Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs

Student Diversity Support Funds

Guidelines and Application

Please read ALL Support Funds guidelines BEFORE filling out an application.

Download and complete the application form (program dates and times must be set).

Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on the specified deadline date. No late applications will be accepted.

Program cannot be exclusive to a class or group. Caps on attendees or participants may exist based on capacity only.

No funds will be allocated for participation in conferences.

No funds will be allocated for prizes or awards based on competition or for gifts, unless in appreciation for a speaker.

All programs and initiatives must involve collaboration between two or more University recognized student organizations or departments

No more than $1500 will be allocated for an honorarium fee, inclusive of travel expenses. Exceptions may vary based on available funds.

Funds allocated for food and beverages will not exceed $1000. Exceptions may vary based on available funds.

Funds allocated for publicity will not exceed $100.

Each budget item should be supported with supplemental information and documentation (i.e. estimated cost of airline ticket, estimate of food cost according to expected attendance).

Funds will not be allocated for programs that conflict with the time of another event related to student diversity. It is the responsibility of ALL applicants to communicate with other groups (including the Department of Student Diversity) to ensure that dates do not overlap.

Funds will not be allocated for programs that seek to recruit new members.

Student organizations may submit more than one proposal but will not be funded for more than one program per semester.

Program submissions that have detailed, itemized budgets will be given preference over ones that are vague and general.

Students and student organizations applying for Unity in Diversity Funds are encouraged to seek additional funding from other sources.

Program submissions that might be appropriate for other student diversity related programming (i.e. Black History Month, Women's History Month, etc.) may be deferred to the relevant planning committee.

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