The SOMD’s Committee for Equity and Inclusion invites faculty (NTTF and TTF), staff, and students to submit proposals for mini grants to support research, creative activity, and professional development that further the goals of the SOMD and the university, as articulated in the university’s IDEAL Framework: A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Mini grants may be used to support the following:
- the purchase of materials for use in research or teaching (instruments, dance- or music-related supplies, scores, books, etc.), please know that materials will be the property of the SOMD to promote future access to our learning community.
- travel to conferences or workshops
- training related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- the creation/production of performances, workshops, or other events
These awards are intended to support faculty, staff, and students who want to do DEI-related professional development and who have a defined plan for how they could apply what they learned in order to enhance an aspect of the SOMD. The goal is to identify projects that have a "feedback" effect, with faculty, staff, and students developing skills and perspectives that they can use to help make the SOMD more inclusive and equitable.
PROPOSAL DEADLINE
There will be two proposal deadlines during this academic year: December 6th for Winter/Spring projects and May 30th for Summer/Fall projects.
The timeline for summer projects begins July 1st.
Proposals should include the following:
- Proposal. A 300- to 500-word statement that provides a project description and describes how the project furthers the diversity goals of the SOMD and the university.
- Proposed budget. An itemized budget outlining how much money you are requesting and how the funds will be spent. Please indicate any additional sources of funding for the project. It is recommended that projects range approximately between $250 and $1500 for faculty + staff and $250- $1000 for students.3. Supporting material (optional). The committee welcomes, but does not require, supporting materials that help to clarify your project. Applicants may create a document that contains URL links to available files such as articles, audio recordings, videos, websites, or other relevant material; alternatively, applicants may upload PDF files of supporting research. (can we add this feature to the survey??)
EVALUATION CRITERIA
- Proposals will be evaluated based on clarity of purpose, alignment with the UO IDEAL Framework, potential impact on the SOMD or broader community, and a clearly articulated budget.
Below is a rubric for guidance
RUBRIC
Criteria | Excellent | Good/Fair | Needs Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
Clarity of Purpose | Proposal is well-structured and clearly presents goals/purpose of project. | Proposal has some structural or clarity issues. Goals are vague or unclear. | Proposal is poorly organized and unclear. Goals are missing. |
Project aligns with IDEAL Framework | Proposal clearly articulates alignment with the values/goals of the IDEAL Framework | Proposal somewhat aligns purpose within IDEAL Framework | Proposal neglects to align project within IDEAL Framework. |
Impact to Community | Proposal clearly articulates the potential for broad communal impact | Communal impact is limited in scope | Proposal does not consider communal impact |
Budget | Budget is feasible and items are allowable for SOMD funding | Some budget items are not allowable | Budget is not allowable for SOMD funding |
Faculty reference | Provided and highly supportive |
| Not provided or supported by faculty member |
Proposals will be evaluated by members of the CEI, and decisions will be announced within two weeks of each proposal deadline.
REQUIRED MATERIAL
Proposals should include the following:
1. Proposal. A 300- to 500-word statement that that clearly explains (1) the nature of the proposed project, (2) the goals of the proposed project, and (3) how the project furthers the diversity goals of the SOMD and the university.
2. Proposed budget. A detailed budget outlining how much money you are requesting and how the funds will be spent. Please indicate any additional sources of funding for the project. Note: $5000 in faculty and staff mini grants will be awarded over the course of the academic year. It is recommended that projects range roughly between $250 and $1500. $2000 in student mini grants will be awarded over the course of the academic year. Proposals should range between roughly $250 and $1000.
3. Supporting material (optional). The committee welcomes, but does not require, supporting materials that help to clarify your project. Applicants may create a document that contains URL links to available files such as articles, audio recordings, videos, websites, or other relevant material; alternatively, applicants may upload PDF files of materials.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Clear articulation of the nature and goals of the project.
- Clear articulation of how the planned activity speaks to the goals of the SOMD and the university, as outlined in the university’s IDEAL Framework: A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. There are myriad ways a project might speak to those goals, including (but not limited to): addressing areas of research or practice that have traditionally been marginalized; receiving mentorship from scholars and artists from underrepresented backgrounds in your field of study; developing new directions in research, practice, or performance that imagine a more diverse future for a given field; and developing administrative strategies for promoting diversity in arts education.
- Feasibility of the proposed budget.
QUESTIONS
Please direct questions to Shannon Mockli, Co-Chair of the Committee for Equity and Inclusion (smockli@uoregon.edu).