The University of Hawai‘i SEED Office is accepting applications for seed grants for diversity projects (up to $5,000) through its SEED Initiatives for Diversity, Equity, Access, and Success. (IDEAS) program. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to apply for an IDEAS award to fund program activities promoting diversity awareness. A pre-completed application is attached for your convenience.
What can the grant funds be used for?
- Allowable costs: honorarium for speakers or performers, materials and supplies (items costing less than $5,000), travel fees to bring out-of-state speakers to Hawaii, lodging, printing and supply costs, equipment rental, venue rental, administrative support to initiate the project.
- Not allowable costs: food, UH faculty overload, leis, travel outside of the state for faculty, students or staff, computers, digital cameras, printers.W
What are the grant proposal requirements?
- Online Application Google Form (required)
- PDF Application Form – narrative & budget (required, see attachment)
- E-mail submission to paw@hawaii.edu (required)
When are applications due?
Friday, October 7th. Here are key dates to keep in mind:
- Friday, January 27th — recommended internal deadline for complete applications
- Week of January 30th – request signatures from your department chair and fiscal office
- Friday, February 3rd – application deadline
Tip #1 – Include the # of Kapi‘olani students that will benefit from the project. These grant funds are provided through student fees and should therefore benefit students directly (i.e., the target audience should not be only community members)
Funding requests should be well supported by data on the specific number of students who will benefit from the project. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Office of Institutional Effectiveness for data on the number of students the proposed project will support. Institutional reports and other useful information is available at the OFIE website – https://www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/ofie/
Tip #2 – Contact your department chair if you’re interested in applying.
Internal reviews are recommended to be completed by next Tuesday, February 1st, to allow for enough time for the required signatures from your department chair/dean and the fiscal officer.
Tip #3 – Partner with other UHCC campuses to maximize your impact.
IDEAS Award reviewers appreciate proposals that have a maximum impact on students. Consider partnering with colleagues at other campuses if collaborative activities align with your proposed project.
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