1. The CSI Foundation mini-grants are awarded to faculty, staff, and administration
   for new,innovative projects that aren’t able to be financially supported by the
   College. Projects shoulddemonstrate:
   a. Support of the student learning process;
   b. Alignment with the CSI Strategic Plan;
   c. Alignment with the CSI Strategic Enrollment Management Plan;
2. Projects that directly impact high numbers of students or illustrate support of
   Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) efforts will receive priority.
3. No project will receive funding for more than two consecutive years.
4. Grants typically range from $250 to $3,000. The maximum award for each mini-grant is $3,000.
5. Grant money is not available for student scholarships as there are already Foundation
   scholarship programs in place.
6. CSI travel policies and procedures must be used for student travel fund requests.
   The Foundation will reimburse the college for approved travel expenditures.
   Travel expenses may not exceed 15% of the funding request.
7. No grant monies are available for staff and faculty salaries.
   a. If requesting a student stipend, please contact the Business Office to determine the
   amount needed to be included in the proposed budget to pay for benefits for your
   individual employee classification.
   determine the amount needed to be included in the proposed budget to
   pay for benefits for your individual employee classification.
   b. The Foundation will not be responsible for any expenses that exceed the amount
   approved.
8. Grant monies will be available in July 1, 2024 and must be used by June 1, 2025 (to ensure
   invoices are processed before fiscal year end) of the same year. No grant dollars will be
   carried forward and all unused funds will be reclaimed by the Foundation at the end of the
   grant period.
9. Grant funds may be used for supplies, equipment, consultants, technical assistance,
   registration fees, travel, lodging, and CSI hosted special event sponsorship.
10. Grant funds may not be used for gift cards, cash prizes, or scholarship prizes.
11. Applications will be vetted by CSI Administrative Cabinet prior to review and ranking by the
    Foundation Board Scholarship & Grants Committee.
12. Mini grant recipients must present a thank you letter to the Foundation’s Board of Director
    supon completion of the grant. Failure to do this may result in refusal of future allocations.

DEADLINE

Application Deadline: Friday, April 5, 2024 for projects occurring July 1, 2024- June 1, 2025.
Submit the application to: foundation@csi.edu