UMass Amherst Alumni Association

Awards & Grants

Grant Application & Guidelines for RSOs

Groups that are awarded grants are chartered with providing promotional opportunities to the Alumni Association on their outreach for related productions and events, and with completing a follow-up report detailing expenses, attendance and other details.

To be considered for an Alumni Association grant, please complete the grant application and return it at least 6 weeks prior to your event. Submit your typed original (including letters of support) and any supplementary materials to the UMass Amherst Alumni Association, Room 108, Memorial Hall, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003.

GRANT APPLICATION
(Please use this form to fill out your grant application by using your tab key to navigate throughout the form)

Guidelines

Your program must fall under the following guidelines for consideration:

• The program will support the Alumni Association’s three strategic initiatives (outlined within application)
• The program will provide measurable publicity exposure for the Alumni Association
• The program will provide partnership opportunities to help build awareness among students and alumni, of Alumni Association programs and services

Individuals are not eligible to apply unless they are associated with and supported by an RSO or ISG.

• Grant proposals MUST include two (2) letters of support from collaborating campus groups, academic departments, or other appropriate members of the campus community.
• All grant applications MUST be filled out completely to be eligible for consideration.
• All applicant groups awarded a grant are required to acquire sign-off on related publicity which carries sponsorship information prior to production, follow other outlined procedures, and complete a Final Project Report which must be submitted to the Alumni Association within two weeks after the conclusion of the grant-funded program.
• The report will include participation information, a final budget summary, and publicity/sponsorship samples of related media channels.
• *Please note that all promotional materials related to the grant, which carry the Alumni Association logos or sponsorship wording, must be seen/approved PRIOR to printing/publication dissemination.

ANY FUTURE FUNDING FOR THE APPLICANT GROUP WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON ACCURATE COMPLETION AND TIMELY SUBMITTAL OF THE FINAL PROJECT REPORT TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.

Staff and/or RSO Advisors listed on grant applications, and those persons who provided letters of support, will be held responsible and contacted if these stipulations are not met by the contact person who submitted the grant application.

For more information, contact:
Norma J. Heim
413.577.0312
njheim@admin.umass.edu