How to Complete the 2024-2025 UNH Parents Council Grant Application Form

The 2024-2025 UNH Parents Council Grant offers funding opportunities for students and organizations at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). This step-by-step guide will help you complete the grant application form successfully and increase your chances of receiving funding.

Grant Overview

• Maximum Award Amounts:
  • Groups: Up to $4,000
  • Individuals: Up to $1,000
• Deadline: 11:59 PM, December 1, 2024 (late submissions are not accepted).
• Submission:
  • Deliver or email the application to: Patrick Marr   Thompson Hall G06   patrick.marr@unh.edu  

Application Instructions

1. Applicant and Organization Information

1. Organization Name: Spell out any acronyms to avoid confusion.
2. Applicant’s Name: Provide your full name as it appears in university records.
3. Contact Details:
   • Email Address
   • Phone Number
4. Graduation Year: Specify your expected graduation date.

2. Organization Description

• Briefly describe what your organization does in 150 words or fewer.
  • Include the mission, primary activities, and the community it serves.

3. Project Details

Provide a synopsis of your project in 200 words or fewer:

• What is the project?
• What will the requested funds accomplish?
• Indicate the number of students served:
  • Directly: The number of students directly involved.
  • Indirectly: The number of students indirectly impacted.

4. Funding Request

• Total Amount Requested: Clearly state the amount needed for your project.
• Budget Details:
  • Attach a complete and detailed budget on page 4.
  • Include:
    • How the funds will be used.
    • Additional funds raised or needed.
    • Specific funding allocations.

5. Fundraising and Additional Funding

1. Fundraising Efforts:
   • Describe past, current, and future fundraising plans.
   • State how much has been raised to date and how funds are utilized.
2. Additional UNH Funding:
   • Indicate if your group receives funding from:
     • SAFC (Student Activity Fee Committee) or other UNH sources.
   • State whether you are contributing any of these funds to the project and why.
   • (N/A for individual applicants.)

6. Previous Grant Awards

• List any previous grants received from the UNH Parents Council:
  • Year Awarded.
  • Amount Awarded.
• If partial funding is awarded, confirm whether the proposal remains viable:
  • Yes or No.

7. Proposal

Outline your proposal for using the funds:

• Program Specifics:
  • Describe the project’s goals and objectives.
• Timeline:
  • Provide a clear timeline for implementing the project.

8. Supplemental Information

• (Optional) Include up to three pages of background information to inform the Grant Committee about your organization and its purpose.

9. Applicant and Sponsor Signatures

• Applicant/Student Representative:
  • Sign and date the form.
• Faculty or Administrative Sponsor:
  • Provide:
    • Name
    • Signature
    • Email Address
    • Phone Number
    • UNH Department or Affiliation

Submission Requirements

• Applications must:
  • Be typed, complete, and signed.
  • Adhere to grant parameters outlined here.
• Attach:
  • A detailed budget.
  • Any necessary supplemental materials.

Key Notes

1. Grant recipients must:
   • Acknowledge the UNH Parents Council in publicity.
   • Notify the council about publicity efforts via email.
2. Previous recipients who did not submit a June 30th progress report are ineligible.
3. Funds are awarded through a gift fund account. Groups without an account must request one through their advisor or finance representative.

Contact Information

For questions or additional guidance, contact:

• Patrick Marr
  • Office: Thompson Hall G06
  • Email: patrick.marr@unh.edu
  • Phone: (603) 862-2053

By carefully following this guide, you can ensure your grant application is complete, adheres to all guidelines, and has the best chance of securing funding for your project. Good luck!