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Parents and Families Grants

A primary focus of the UGA Parents & Families Association is to support the Parents & Families Fund. Money contributed to the fund through memberships and donations provides grants to University schools, colleges, units, departments/divisions or recognized student organizations for projects and programs which enhance the quality of life for undergraduates.

2008 Grant Cycle

November 1, 2007: Grant applications for 2007 grants available via the Student Affairs Development Office or Web site.

January 18, 2008: Deadline for submission of applications to Parents & Families Office/Student Affairs.  NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE.

January 18 - February 12, 2008: Compilation, review and distribution of applications to screening committee.

March 4, 2008: Meeting of Screening Committee to compile slate of applications moving forward to Parents’ Council for vote.

March 5 - March 14, 2008: Compilation of abbreviated project descriptions, applicants, proposal amounts for review by full Council at spring meeting.

April 5, 2008: Spring Meeting of Parents’ Leadership Council—formal vote for funding proposed projects.

April 9, 2008: Notification of grant awards to recipients.

Schedule subject to change.

 

UGA Parents and Families Fund 2007 – 2008 Grant Awards

Department Project
Grant Amt.

University Health Center

Counseling & Psychiatric Services (CAPS)

$10,000

Health Promotions Department
$500

Disability Resource Center

$3000

Volunteer UGA

Alternative Spring Break 
$2500
Big Brother/Big Sister Program
$2000

Campus Life

Student Organizations & Activities
-A Big Dawg Welcome     
$25,000

University Housing

Parents & Families Orientation
$2000
Brumby Buddies
$1000
Hunker Down with Housing
$7900
The Russell Experience 
$1000

Division of Academic Enhancement

Freshman College Summer Experience $1000
College of Education
Department of Counseling & Human Development Services $10,000
Office of Institutional Diversity & Equity   $3000
Safe Campuses Now, Inc.   $12,000
Watchdawgs, Inc.   $15,000
Georgia Museum of Art Film Series  $2000
Roosevelt Institute         $5000
Institute of African American Studies Financial & Economic Empowerment Program $2000
  Black & Brown Bridges Conference $750
Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources Outreach & Environmental Education Project $1750
Franklin College of Arts & Sciences First Year Seminar Program $2000
Office of Student Financial Aid Peer Financial Counseling  $500
Multicultural Services & Programs   $1000
UGA Arch Society   $3600
Parents & Families Association Graduate Assistantship $10,000

 

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