Apply for a WPN Grant

The Women’s Philanthropic Network (WPN) invites applications for support from members of the Penn State York community. The funding requests can address needs as basic as scholarship support and as diverse as funding for academic programs, athletics, student life activities, community outreach endeavors, and special initiatives that will enrich the lives of students at Penn State York.

Deadlines and Process

Applications from academic departments, University-supported student groups, athletic teams, and cross-disciplinary and outreach programs will be accepted through October 31, 2023. Appropriate signatures from department heads and program advisers are required. Those initiatives that meet both the mission and the strategic imperatives established by the campus leadership team will be considered. The selected initiatives will be presented by the chancellor to the WPN members at their annual fall Discovery Meeting. Awards to support selected initiatives will be announced in July 2024 and will be based on the WPN’s funding balance as of June 30, 2024. Grants are to be spent within the academic year they are awarded for. If not spent, balances can be redirected to other WPN initiatives.

Award Amounts

The maximum award is $10,000. If a project’s total budget is greater than $10,000, other sources of support must be stated and appropriate documentation from other funding partners provided. The number of grants and amounts awarded will be dependent on the total dollars received by the WPN during their fundraising cycle.

Recognition and Reporting:

Award recipients will be invited to attend the WPN events and meet the members who have supported their programs/activities. Within thirty days after the conclusion of the funded event/project, recipients must submit a one-page minimum narrative summary of the project, including successes and barriers encountered to success and a detailed budget.

Contact Information:

Questions: Contact Di Hershey or Iona Conlon in the Penn State York Alumni and Development Office

Di Hershey: [email protected] or 717-771-4127
Iona Conlon: [email protected] or 7171-718-6781

Emailed Grant Applications: [email protected]

Grant Application

Reminder – the application will be read by WPN members

Title of Proposed Project

Name(s) of Applicant(s)

Email Address

Appropriate Approval Signatures (please type name, title, and email address)

Abstract

Amount Requested

Brief abstract that clearly and concisely states the aim of the project, anticipated value for Penn State York and indicators of success:

Budget

Provide details with justification/need for each itemized expense that is not obvious:

If more than 25 percent of the budget is allocated toward food and incentives, specific rationalization must be provided:

Include a detailed list of supplies and equipment necessary to complete the project:

If the budget is greater than $10,000, other sources must be stated and documentation provided:

Please answer the following questions:

Narrative

Please answer the following questions and limit your narrative to no more than two single-spaced, typed pages.

How does this project enrich the lives of students at Penn State York or enhance the campus’ mission of promoting civic, social, cultural and economic growth throughout the community?
Why is the program important? Does it address a gap within existing campus programs?
What is the expected outcome? How many people (faculty, staff, students, and external) will be engaged in your project?
How will you measure the success of your project? What are the qualitative and quantitative measures you will use to assess impact and effectiveness?
If your project is funded, how will the WPN be recognized as having played a role in the success/completion? How will you provide representation at WPN events to share information about your project with members?
What additional information or supporting arguments would you like to provide?

Narrative text:

Video

A video, not to exceed two minutes in length, is required as part of the application process/packet. Applicants will use the one-button studio in the campus library to produce the video. Customized backdrops can be coordinated through the IT office by contacting Loren Brewster at 717-771-4141 or [email protected].

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