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Funding Requests

 

COOK COMMUNITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

FUNDING REQUEST GUIDELINES

2023 updated funding request    
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The Cook Community Alumni Association may grant limited financial support for projects or events organized by alumni, faculty/staff, student groups or academic departments.    The primary goal of this funding is to further the goals of the association and its members.    Criteria include:

  • A limit of one time funding during a three-year period, with requests in the range of $100 to $1,000 dollars (with $500 as the recommended maximum)
  • The funding is granted on a non-sustaining basis.

Preference will be given to groups or organizations and to events/projects that encourage participation by students and alumni alike.

If funding is approved, the requesting group or organization must identify the Cook Community Alumni Association as a sponsor of the event or project on all written materials, including internet announcements.   In return for funding, the sponsoring group or organization will donate time and volunteer to work with and assist the association at an event during the following year. The specifics of this “in-kind” donation will be determined on a case-by-case basis by representatives of the organization requesting funding and the Cook Community Alumni Association’s Executive Board.   A brief written summary or report on the outcome of the event or project is also required at its conclusion.

Applications for funding will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.  For events or projects whose timelines are related to the school year.  It is recommended that applications for fall semester programs or events be submitted on or before March 1 and those for spring be submitted by November 1.  Emergency funding requests may be considered at the option of the Executive Board.  Representatives of the group or organization requesting the funding may be required to appear in person at a meeting of the association to present a summary of their request prior to a final decision on funding.

Applications should be either emailed to:  cookalumni@gmail.com

 

Or mailed to:

Treasurer – Cook Community Alumni Association

P.O. Box 7090

North Brunswick, NJ  08902