Mission
It is the mission of the President's Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) to monitor the campus climate for women and to improve the campus environment by eradicating sexism, challenging stereotypes, and working for equality. To achieve these goals, the Commission seeks to educate the campus community, to increase awareness of women's issues, and to act as advocates for women. The Commission seeks to support and empower women, respect and value their work, celebrate their accomplishments, provide role models and mentors, and create a supportive campus network.

The PCSW has a limited amount of funds to provide grant support to campus organizations, and occasionally to individuals, whose programs or efforts support its mission and priorities. Current priorities of the Commission include projects that promote outreach, networking, and system change. Normally, grant support does not exceed $200 per request.

Guidelines

Evaluation Criteria

1. The grant proposal should address how the event relates to the mission and current priorities of the PCSW.
2. Higher priority is assigned to projects that receive matching funds from other sources.
3. Higher priority is assigned to projects with potential for campus-wide involvement and which are open to the public.

Proposal Guidelines
The proposal should not exceed two pages in length but should include attachments such as publicity packets or curriculum vitae that help explain the nature of the request. The proposal narrative should include:

1. The sponsoring organization's name
2. A description of the proposed activity
3. A clear statement of how the activity supports the PCSW's mission
4. The location, date, and time of the proposed activity
5. The name, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the individual responsible for the activity and project evaluation
6. The plans for publicizing the activity
7. A budget, which outlines how PCSW dollars will be used as well as the source of other funds.

Program Evaluation
An evaluation is due no later than two weeks after the event and should include:

1. Total attendance
2. What happened/general comments
3. Did the event meet the expectations of the sponsoring organization?
4. How?

Acknowledgement
All publicity for the supported activity must acknowledge the President's Commission on the Status of Women.

Deadlines
Normally, the Grants Committee will respond to written requests within one week of the receipt of that request. The Commission will consider funding requests as long as funds are available.

Submissions
Proposals should be addressed to the President's Commission on the Status of Women and sent to Julie Dickson, Executive Assistant to the President, at Mail Stop 1504 or e-mail Julie Dickson .