The purpose of the Campus Community Fund is to fund programs and events that positively
impact the University of Memphis campus community, which includes students, faculty
and staff.
Grant applications to the Campus Community Fund may only be submitted by a faculty
or staff member of the University. (Students seeking funding should follow Student
Event Allocation Guidelines & Procedures)
Grant funds will not be used for the purpose of salaries or research.
Individual grant amounts will be awarded up to $2,500. The number of grants awarded
each year will vary based on availability of funds and the number of grant applications
received.
Grants will be evaluated and recommended by the Corporate Strategy Council with final approval by President Rudd.
Application Components
Point of contact name, title and contact information (email and phone)
College or unit
Project/event title
Project/event description/intended audience
Impact and anticipated outcomes
Time, date, and location of event(s), if applicable
Detailed line-item budget with confirmed/anticipated sources of revenue and planned
expenses.
Sponsor benefits
Application Process
Annual Campus Community Fund grant application deadlines are as follows:
May 17 for activities that occur between July 1 and December 31
September 30 for activities that occur between January 1 and June 30 of the following calendar
year
Fund requests will not be reviewed unless they are 100% complete. It is imperative
that all requested information is complete and accurate.
Requests submitted after the published deadline will considered for the next funding
cycle.
Grant applications will be reviewed by the Corporate Strategy Council with notification
decisions by July 1 for the May 17 cycle and December 1 for the September 30 cycle.
Available funds are limited and will be allocated based on the strength of the application,
anticipated impact, and likelihood of successful execution.
Additional Funding Guidelines
Approved grant funds must be used for the program for which they are allocated. If
the program is not held, the funds will revert to the Campus Community Fund account.
In accepting the grant, applicants must commit to the requirements as outlined by
the Corporate Strategy Council in the grant award letter, including a brief post-program/event
summary and evaluation presentation delivered to the Corporate Strategy Council during
the monthly council meeting.
All marketing and promotional materials must state, "Sponsored in part by the Campus
Community Fund" unless otherwise indicated in the grant award letter.
