The 2024-25 application cycle is now closed. The following materials are typically required for applications.

1. Project Proposal (no more than 1,000 words) that includes:
   • Background: theoretical and/or empirical justification for your project
   • Description: overall process, goals/aims, and groups/individuals involved
   • Evaluation: description of how you will measure your project’s success/impact
2. Detailed, line-item budget proposal for how the funds will be used, alongside a description of any matching/additional funds that will be used to support your project.

   • Please review the financial procedures and spending policies when drafting your budget proposal.

   • Note that your budget does not have to align with both the Resilience Lab and the CSF policies, but should follow at least one. 

3. Letter of support (optional) from appropriate unit lead or faculty/staff advisor.
4. Submit all materials by 11:59pm on Tuesday, April 30th using this form. 

Project Proposal Acceptance Criteria:

Proposals submitted by the April 30th, 2024 deadline will be evaluated by a team of members from the Resilience Lab and the CSF, and assessed based on the following criteria:

• Clear and direct alignment with the UW Resilience Lab and CSF’s joint goals as outlined above.
• Positive impact on the sustainability, compassion, and resiliency of the UW and Seattle communities.
• Coherent vision for implementation, with defined roles for project members, detailed budget plans for allocated funds, and support from faculty/staff (if student-led).
  _{Suggestion: consider submitting a MOU (memorandum of understanding) that outlines roles and responsibilities for project members.
  View LISC’s sample and template here.}

Resilience and Compassion Committee decisions will be made final by Friday, May 17th, 2024.  

Reporting and Funding Guidelines 

Projects must be completed by the end of the 2024-2025 academic year. Project leads are expected to attend funder forums, events, or other suitable outreach opportunities. Teams must submit a final report within 60 days of the project’s completion that includes:

1. A list of supported activities
2. A detailed evaluation of the project results and what knowledge was gained
3. Recommendations for project improvement for the future
4. Next steps for the project and/or the sustainability of the project
5. An account of project funds/spending