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 |
|
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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