Apply for a SPEC Mini-Grant

The Summer Programs & Events Council (SPEC) Start-up Mini-Grant Program will fund deserving proposals for:

1. The expansion of existing credit or non-credit summer courses/programs
2. The redesign of existing credit or non-credit summer courses/programs
3. Or the development of new credit or non-credit summer courses/programs.

Through the mini-grant program, SPEC wants to create positive learning experiences for the citizens of the Red River Valley Region and beyond by extending the resources of the university. The mini-grant funds will help cover the development, marketing and start-up costs for programs and courses held at UND during the summer months. Examples include camps for kids, academic classes that can be completed in the summer months, or any special event designed for the community. Quality, creativity and “out of the box” ideas are encouraged when developing new programs.

All interested UND faculty and staff are encouraged to submit proposals.

Application Deadline:
Monday, November 17, 2008, 4:30 p.m.

For more information on the SPEC Mini-Grant Program contact:

For Credit Activities:
Diane Hadden, Director of Summer Sessions
Phone: 777-6284
E-mail: dianehadden@mail.und.edu or

For Non-Credit Activities:
Dr. Kerry Kerber, Associate Dean Continuing Education
Phone:777-4264
E-mail: kerrykerber@mail.und.edu.

Operational Questions:
Phone: 777-0841
E-mail: summerevents@mail.und.edu

TO APPLY FOR A SPEC MINI-GRANT:
The Mini-Grant Application, Request for Proposals (RFP) and Budget Form are found at the following links. Be sure to read the RFP guidelines before completing the forms.

1. Mini-Grant Application
2. Request for Proposals
3. Course/Program Budget Form
4. Sample Marketing Plan

Please mail your completed mini-grant application, proposal narrative, budget form, proposed course/program outline and seven copies to:

Brenda Dufault, Summer Programs and Events Coordinator
University of North Dakota
293 Centennial Drive Stop 8098
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8098