To apply for the 2022-2023 cycle, please complete the following materials:

1. Completed application form, including primary project lead information, project affiliation, and any additional project contacts.
2. 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
   • Sustainable Development: in addition to the six goals mentioned above, describe how your project aligns with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals as outlined by the U.N. 
3. 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.
4. Letter of support (optional) from appropriate unit lead or faculty/staff advisor.
5. Submit all materials by May 1st using this form.

Project Proposal Acceptance Criteria

Proposals submitted by the May 1, 2022 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 June 3, 2022.  

Reporting and Funding Guidelines 

Projects must be completed by the end of the 2022-2023 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

Funding received from the Resilience and Compassion Seed Grants can be used for:

• Compensating students and non-faculty staff for their time and labor
  • Preference will be given to projects that clearly explain the project tasks to be completed during any paid time funded.
  • We strongly encourage applicants to include any available information that justifies the requested amount of paid time.
• Purchasing materials related to the project 
  • Please consider environmental sustainability when making material requests.

Funding received from the Resilience an Compassion Seed Grants cannot be used for:

• Compensating UW faculty for time and labor unless it is outside the scope of regular faculty duties
• Gift cards or direct payments to incentivize or compensate research subjects
  • While we encourage compensating research subjects for their time, this must come from another funding source.
• Food, drinks, or salable merchandise (some exceptions may be granted)
• Research projects that do not include an actionable component

Additionally, line-item requests for travel funding are not encouraged, but will be considered on a case-by-case basis.