Funding Guidelines
What can be funded?
Budgets can include funds directly related to designing, developing, and implementing a proposition to include: travel and associated expenses, material and technology needs, stipends commensurate with the type of work for the proposition (course releases for faculty will require VPAA/DOF approval), visiting speakers or collaborators, and associated events and supporting resources.
What cannot be funded?
All approved funding will need to follow College policy on spending.
For reference:
Timeline for Using Awarded Funds
Spark Propositions
Spring 2025 recipients will be expected to spend funds by the end of the fall 2025 semester. Spark recipients will submit a follow-up report due within one month of their Spark Proposition being implemented that addresses the Intended Outcomes of the "What If" Initiative.
Catalyst Propositions
Spring 2025 recipients will be expected to spend funds by the end of fall 2026 semester. Catalyst recipients will submit a follow-up report due within one month of their Catalyst Proposition being implemented that addresses the Intended Outcomes of the "What If" Initiative.
Transformational Propositions
Due to the anticipated complexities associated with moving Transformational Propositions forward and the unknown nature of how funding may work for each, there is no specified timeline for recipients to use funds.
Contact
Office / Department Name
Office of the President
Contact Name
"What If" Initiative Committee
