Student Programming Grant 2023-2024 Application

About The Student Programming Grant

Are you a student that needs funding for your program? If so, the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute invites you to apply for a Student Programming Grant! This grant aims to support students in their efforts toward making Northeastern’s community thrive through innovative programming. These grants are intended for students or student groups (both graduate and undergraduate) who need financial resources to help their initiative.

For the 2022-2023 academic year, the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute will fund a wide range of events, including performances, mixers, panels, lectures, film screenings, and group conference attendance to name a few. Appropriate expenses include (but are not limited to) speakers/ performer fees, marketing materials, group travel, awards, food, and other supplies needed for the event. The JDOAAI will fund projects up to $1,000. The committee will determine the amount awarded to a project (full or partial funding), which will be based on several factors including the scope and overall impact of the project and the volume of requests. Please keep in mind resources are limited; we want to ensure there is enough funding for all applicants. Funding priorities include, but are not limited to:

Programming related to cultures and traditions in the African Diaspora.
Programming addressing social and economic inequalities in communities of color, especially both domestic and international black/ African American communities both domestic and international.
Requests from students formally enrolled in JDOAAI leadership programs include Ujima Global Leaders, Legacy Mentoring & Leadership Program, Martin Luther King Graduate Fellowship, and the Foundation Year Transition & Leadership Program.
Black Student Organization events

Applications are rolling. Applications must be submitted a minimum of 30 days before the date of the event. However, please keep in mind applications will be reviewed on the first of each month. You will receive notification of your funding within seven days. For further questions regarding the application, the application process, or the eligibility of your event, please contact Keith Motley at k.motley@neu.edu.

The Student Programming Grant is by no means guaranteed; please do not base your event on the receipt of this grant. You are encouraged to continue to seek alternative financial support from other departments or organizations across Northeastern.

To apply for a student program grant please fill out the following application. Fill out as much as you can regarding your program. An * indicates a required field.

Student Information

Today’s Date * +

First Name *

Last Name *

NEU ID# *

Are you submitting this request on behalf of a student group? *

If yes, what is the name of the group/s you are submitting for? *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Class Year *

Major *

About The Program

Event Name *

Date of the Event (15 days advanced notice is required for all applications to process. If you do not know the exact date provide an estimated date. If your program includes a series of events, please indicate the date range. ) *

Time of the Event (If you do not know the exact time, provide an estimated time the event will take place) *

Estimated Attendance *

Is this a Northeastern sponsored event? *

Provide the name of the Northeastern department that is sponsoring your event *

In a minimum of one paragraph, describe the program/event/experience you would like funded. NOTE: The more information you provide, the better your chances are for receiving funding. *

Has this event occurred in the past? *

Please provide a description of the event including the focus of the event, major speakers or performers, as well as the amount of people that attended. *

Location of the Event *

Is this event taking place at the JDOAAI? *

Are you working with or discussed this event with a JDOAAI Staff member? *

Please list the staff member *

Please list the name of your Program Manager who approved the event. *

Budget

What is the total budget for the event? *

Is this event funded by Student Government Association (SGA)? *

Please attach your SGA Funding Decision. *

Are there other funding sources supporting this event (for instance an academic department or other office on Northeastern’s campus)? *

What are the other funding sources, how much are they contributing, and how is the money being used? *

In the space provided, please indicate the amount of money you are requesting from the JDOAAI, as well as what you intend to spend this money on. NOTE: Providing detailed information around your budget increases your chances to receive funding. *

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