A&S | Diversity Matters Grants Program

A&S | Diversity Matters

Equity and Diversity Activities Program
Please see detailed RFP HERE

Please note, you will need signatures from the application lead, the lead department Chair, and the lead department DAAF. You can request signatures by clicking the "save" button and sending the shareable link to all signatories. Once all signatures have been added and "saved" you can click "submit" to submit your application.
Title of Proposed Program or Event (20 words max):
Type of Program or Event
If "other", please describe:
Primary Department/Center/Institute Name:
Name(s) of all Applicant(s) or Department(s)/Center(s) applying for funds. Please separate applicants with a semicolon ";"
Project Lead Name (Must be a faculty member; this is also the "application contact"):
Application Contact Telephone:
Application Contact Email:
Project Lead Signature

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Total funds requested from A&S (Format: $####.##)
Do you have additional sources of funding for this project?
If yes, please list source and amount:
Lead Department Chair Name:
Department Chair Signature

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Description of Project and Use of Funds (no more than 2 pages; separate headings for each section):
1. Scope, purpose and importance of the proposed program or event.
2. Explanation of how the program or event highlights the benefits and value of diversity, equity, and inclusion within Arts & Sciences.
3. If applicable, articulation of the outcomes and contributions of the program or event to members of the broader Arts & Sciences community, including faculty, graduate students, undergraduate students and/or staff members.
4. Proposed plan and timeline.
5. Steps that will be taken to execute the program or event within time frame and budget.
6. Names and emails of all key participants and identification of the faculty project lead.
Please upload your Description of Project and Use of Funds in PDF Format

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Please use the Budget Template (below) to submit your Proposed Project Budget

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Download the budget template HERE. The budget is available in .doc format for you to edit, please upload as a PDF.

Proposal budget should conform with University travel and business expense policies and procedures.
For reference:
- Business Expense Policy: https://policylibrary.columbia.edu/business-expense-policy
- Honoraria Policy: https://policylibrary.columbia.edu/honoraria
- Travel Expense Policy: https://policylibrary.columbia.edu/travel-expense-policy
- Vender Validation: https://policylibrary.columbia.edu/vendor-validation
- For full policies see http://www.columbia.edu/cu/administration/policylibrary
- University Event Policies: https://www.essential-policies.columbia.edu/university-event-policies
Lead Department DAAF Name:
Lead Department DAAF email:
For DAAF: I have read this application and as Department Administrator affirm my understanding that the department must collect and submit all receipts and invoices for this program/use of funds.
Lead Department DAAF Signature:

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A&S | Diversity Matters

Description of Project and Use of Funds (no more than 2 pages; separate headings for each section):