Funding & Co-Sponsorship
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Funding & Co-Sponsorship Opportunities with Title IX
The Title IX Prevention and Education team collaborates with departments and student organizations on campus to foster individual and collective action to reduce sexual and interpersonal violence. One of the many ways we do this is by sponsoring and co-sponsoring events and offering opportunities for student organizations to apply for mini-grants.
Title IX mini-grant application process
All students are invited to apply for a mini-grant to develop a program or activity that exemplifies the spirit and purpose of Title IX to our community.
Title IX mini-grants will be awarded in the amount of $200.
Grant proposals will be reviewed by members of the selection committee, which is chaired by Dr. Mace McDonald, Title IX Sexual Misconduct Prevention Education Specialist.
Evaluation Criteria
All funding proposals should include:
- How your proposal relates to Title IX Prevention and Education, including:
- How the proposed program prevents or discourages sexual harassment within the University of Rochester community or creates consent culture
- Who the program will impact
- How the participants will engage in the program
- Lasting effects of the program
- What the University community will gain from participation
- Your budget including logistics like quotes from suppliers, catering costs, a/v equipment, printing and other resources
- Any co-sponsorships with student organizations or academic departments
- Include a brief overview of any similar previous programs, including attendance, impact your program had on participants, and any feedback
Eligibility
- Person submitting the application must be a student enrolled at the University of Rochester.
- The same student group may only receive this funding once per academic year.
- Repeat program proposals are discouraged, unless they have been significantly changed or modified from the previous year.
- Student groups may be eligible for funding to attend a conference and/or alternative spring break, but this is not the primary purpose of this fund.
- Special consideration is given to student groups with track records aligning with Title IX values and priorities.
Examples of Potential Programs
Examples of programs that exemplify the spirit of Title IX Prevention and education efforts and might qualify for funding include, but are not limited to:
- Take Back the Night march
- Walk a Mile event
- Consent Culture events, such as a Consent Cocoa or Consent Workshop
- An Ultimate Frisbee tournament that teaches members how to navigate consensual and non-consensual touch during a sporting event
- A baking club event focused on recipes for healthy relationships
- A pregnancy education program that teaches students about their options in the case of an unexpected pregnancy
Submission Deadlines
Grant proposals should be submitted 30 days in advance of your proposed event or program date to facilitate review by the Selection Committee and processing of the funds. Please review the deadlines below carefully to ensure that your proposal for grant funding is received by the selection committee.
Fall Semester 2025:
- September 9
- October 14
- November 11
Spring Semester 2026:
Coming Soon!
Please note: Not all proposals received will be awarded a Title IX Grant.
Co-sponsorships
The Title IX Office welcomes opportunities to co-sponsor and publicize programs, events, and awareness campaigns. There are three types of co-sponsorships available:
- Planning: Plan and implement the event with the help of Title IX staff. Running an event yourself but want to make sure the information you’re presenting on is accurate? We can provide our expert consultation on a variety of topics such as creating consent culture, establishing healthy relationships, respecting and establishing boundaries, bystander intervention, understanding the legal landscape of Title IX, and much more.
- Marketing: We will help with the promotion of your event through social media, flyers, announcements, and more.
- Co-Sponsor a Title IX event: If the Title IX Office is already hosting an event that your organization would like to be a part of, we welcome that! Sometimes we need help with advertising, encouraging individuals to attend an upcoming training or workshop, or helping us set up an event or awareness display (annual flag displays). If your group wants co-sponsorship credit we will work with you to figure out the best option that fits us both.
To be eligible for a Title IX co-sponsorship a program must be in line with the Title IX Office’s mission and values related to preventing and stopping sexual and relationship violence. Your group must apply at least one month before the event. If approved, we will inform you of the additional information our office will need. We are unable to sponsor events that do not align with the scope of our mission or those requested outside of the minimum amount of time required.