VPSA Funds for Student Programs
Application Process
Complete an application form and submit it to the VPSA Business Manager. It should demonstrate that you have planned and budgeted appropriately. Remember that the relative merit of the event and your ability to successfully bring it to fruition will be judged to some extent by the care and preparation reflected in your application form.
THE BUDGET
- The budget should present all expected income and expenses for your program or event. Learn more about budgets (includes samples).
- We generally grant funds for specific line items. After the award is made, we work with you and can often be flexible on the items we cover, but sometimes our hands are tied depending on the amount of money, the type of commodities or services purchased, and other variables.
- We cannot make grants or disburse funds if there will be a net profit to the organization. Fund raisers that benefit external 501(c)3 charitable organizations are the only exception to this rule.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
You are welcome to submit supplemental materials to help us evaluate the program or event, for example:
- A brief description of your organization, its history and purpose. This may be particularly useful for newer organizations.
- A schedule or printed program
- Examples of publicity materials
- Brief bio of invited speakers, entertainers, etc.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Application forms are accepted on a rolling basis, with no deadline. We appreciate as much advance notice as possible, but depending on the circumstances we also like to maintain the flexibility to assist with last-minute requests.
REVIEW PROCESS
We may contact you with questions about the event or your organization, and occasionally we like to meet with you to better guage an application. We consider a wide range of questions when evaluating applications.
NOTIFICATION OF DECISION
We are usually able to respond with our decision within two weeks of receiving an application.
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