How many times can our VSO apply, and can be awarded a grant?

Applicants can apply for multiple cycles, however, VSOs can only receive up to $5,000 per academic year.

Who reviews the grant applications? Who makes the funding decisions?

All grant applications are reviewed by a committee comprising of staff from the Office of the Vice President for the Arts. The committee evaluates each application based on the clarity of the project proposal, contribution to the campus community, use of campus resources, budget planning, and ability for the project to succeed. After the committee completes their evaluations, the scores and comments are totaled. The final funding decision is approved by the Director of Program Operations and Project Management.

How many grants are awarded each cycle?

It depends. Grant funds are budgeted evenly throughout each year throughout the application cycles so that each cycle has access to the same amount of total funding. The number of awards given out each cycle varies based on the number of applications received as well as the strength of the projects.

Does receiving a Student Arts Grant give my team access to on-campus venues and facilities during the academic year?

For in-person events, you are required to contact and confirm availability of on-campus venues and facilities with the Office of Student Engagement (OSE) and the University prior to submitting your arts grant application. Virtual events remain to be an accessible option.

How are Student Arts Grants paid?

All grant funds will be transferred to a VSO's ASSU account. The transfers will typically happen within 2 weeks of completing your grant agreement.