Call for Proposals
College and University Awareness Program (CUAP) is a mini-grant program funded by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Hispanic Pilot Project. The program is open to faculty and staff from the four consortium members of the Hispanic Pilot Project: The University of Georgia, Dalton State College, Gainesville College, Georgia Southern University, and North Georgia College and State University.
Description
The CUAP is a component of the Hispanic Pilot Project funded by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The goal of the CUAP is to provide seed funding to stimulate the development of innovative projects that are responsive to the needs of Hispanic students in Georgia. Specifically, CUAP will support activities designed to increase the numbers of Hispanic students who:
Ideally, CUAP projects will link USG students, faculty, and staff with local school system personnel and community organizations to create a long-lasting awareness on the part of Hispanic students of the opportunities available for higher education. Therefore, proposed activities must include collaborations between faculty or staff from UGA, DSC, GC, or NGCSU and an external partner. External partners may include K-12 school system personnel, community organizations, or other non-profit organizations and NGOs that work with Latinos. Proposals should clearly define the nature of the proposed partnership.
Preference will be given to sustainable projects that will show tangible results in the short term as well as have a potential long-term impact. Proposals should outline the anticipated short-term measurable outcomes (e.g., numbers of students reached, development of new programs, total number of contact hours, etc.) and the potential long-term impact. Proposals should fall in the $500-$4,500 range. Each partner organization is expected to make an in-kind contribution to the project. Funds must be expended by June 30, 2003.
The deadline for applications is September 20, 2002.
Projects Receiving CUAP Funding
Evaluation
Proposals will be reviewed and ranked based on the following criteria:
Project Reports
Upon completion of project activities and at times requested by the administrative coordinators, awardees will be required to submit a report detailing the degree to which the project's objectives were achieved and plans for building on the project's success.
Application Instructions
Applications should consist of:
The application deadline is September 20, 2002 for receipt of proposals. One original signed proposal and nine copies should be mailed to:
Questions regarding this program should be e-mailed to Jennifer Frum at jfrum@arches.uga.edu.
The Hispanic Pilot Project is coordinated by the University of Georgia's Vice President for Public Service and Outreach and Associate Provost, Dr. Art Dunning.
Rationale and Project Objectives: What does the project intend to accomplish?
Partnership: Nature of the proposed partnership and the participating institutions/organizations.
Action Plan/Timetable: A complete schedule of activities that will be implemented to accomplish the project's objectives.
Outcomes, Impact, and Potential: What are the anticipated short-term results of the project? How will the project increase the numbers of Hispanic students who: a) are informed about the advantages of a high school diploma and post-secondary education, and b) who will go on to earn a high school diploma and continue on to post-secondary education? What is the potential long-term impact of the proposal, and what are its chances for sustained success?
Sustainability: How will the project continue once CUAP funds have been expended?Jennifer Frum
Assistant Director
Office of International Public Service and Outreach
The University of Georgia
313 Conner Hall
Athens, GA 30602