Project grants

Eligibility criteria includes:

• Any currently enrolled student at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor campus.
• Projects have to meet the standards set by the Spectrum Center which reads as follows - A project is defined as a specific, finite activity that produces an observable, measurable, and tangible result. It usually includes a series of interrelated tasks that are planned for execution over a fixed period of time and within certain requirements and limitations such as cost, quality, performance, others.
• Project completion has to be executed prior to students’ graduation dates.
• Funding is only provided during the fall and winter semesters.
• Any currently active student organization registered and in good standing through the Center for Campus Involvement.
• Projects have to positively contribute to and/or impact the LGBTQ+ community and climate.
• Projects may or may not be related to a course and/or academic initiative
• Interested students or student organizations should complete the application form available below.

Funding will NOT be granted to:

• Projects that do not comply with the law and/or institutional policies
• ​Projects submitted solely by student fee-generated groups, such as Central Student Government, Residence Hall Councils, and school/college student governments. Proposals submitted in conjunction with Voluntary Student Organizations will be considered.
• Initiatives directly benefit charity, fundraising efforts, or profit-making initiatives.
• Alcoholic beverages and other drugs.
• Alumni-related activities and initiatives.
• Personal expenses, including goods, services, and fees, that do not benefit the project.
• Defense and prosecution of criminal and civil proceedings.

If necessary, priority will be given to proposals that:

• Are directed by or benefit LGBTQ+ students with multiple marginalized identities
• Are not associated with a department or organization that can provide direct funds
• Show commitment to our Principles of Work
• Show commitment to anti-racist practices in planning and action

• Submit a detailed expected budget of expenses about the project
• Meet in person with a Spectrum Center staff after approval of their application.
• Maintain sustained and consistent communication with the Spectrum Center regarding the status of the project
• Provide any pertinent updates/changes to the Spectrum Center staff contact about the initiative (i.e. change of event date, time, or location; cancellation of event; etc…)
• Acknowledge the support of the LGBTQ+ Project Grant offered through Spectrum Center on promotional platforms/materials and initiative products
• Provide any expense receipts that were used from the Spectrum Center funding
• Work with Spectrum Center staff to portray the final project outcomes on the Spectrum Center website, as appropriate

• Review eligibility criteria
• Completing the form and submit your application. Questions within the application process include:
  • Applicant’s contact information
  • Initiative title, purpose, description, and logistics
  • If applying as an organization - org name, shortcode, and project grant (for student organizations)
  • How does your initiative contribute to the experiences, awareness, and improvement of LGBTQ communities on campus?
  • Questions about potential collaborations with campus organizations
  • Logistical details of the initiative (projected # of attendees, target audience, marketing, etc…)
  • How much are you requesting? You will be expected to upload a forecasted budget expense.
  • Adherence to grant expectations
• Requests must be submitted at least 14 days before the date of the event. The more time in advance, the better. For any questions, please contact [email protected].
• Spectrum Center staff will schedule a meeting with the applicant(s) via email or phone
• Funding decision will be communicated via email.