The Office for Equity and Diversity has limited funds available to help support programming and initiatives related to equity and diversity issues at the University of Minnesota. U of M-affiliated departments, units, and student groups are invited to submit requests for such support. Requests can be for financial support, participation, promotional/marketing assistance, or other in-kind contributions.
Application Process
- Applicants must fully complete the application. Incomplete proposals will not be considered.
- Applications must include a complete budget and a list of other services from which funding is being sought.
- Applications must be received at least 30 days in advance of the program/project start.
Additional Information
Co-sponsorship requests will be reviewed as they are received. Requests for retroactive funding will not be considered.
All publicity for co-sponsored events must mention the assistance of the Office for Equity and Diversity and should include the Office for Equity and Diversity logo when possible. Copies of flyers, announcements, etc., must be supplied to Office for Equity and Diversity .
Co-sponsorship requests will be evaluated based on the consistency of the proposed project or program with the Office for Equity and Diversity's mission, vision, and values.