Please note: The Parents Fund has reached request capacity and we are no longer accepting requests for the 2012-2013 academic year. Please check back in August 2013 for future funding opportunities. 

 If you are interested in obtaining program funding for an event within the Division of Student Affairs, please follow the steps below: 

To Request Funding:

1. Download the Parents Fund request document.
2. Complete the request document and create a complete budget projection for the event.    
3. E-mail Nora Oakson the completed request document and projected budget no later than 30 days prior to the event date.
4. The Parents Fund Committee will review your request and respond within 2 weeks.
5. If your program or event is funded, instructions for proceeding will be sent via email.
6. Please note the maximum amount awarded for each request is $500.

Post-Event Instructions:

1. Within 2 weeks after the completion of the program or event, please contact Arthur Sintas to set up a meeting to complete the Parents Fund process.  Arthur will provide instructions on what to bring to the meeting.  Failure to contact him within 2 weeks of the event will result in loss of funding for this program/event.

Please note the following funding criteria:

• To create or enhance new Division of Student Affairs programs that lead to the academic and personal success of Colorado State University students.
• To provide one-time financial assistance to the Division of Student Affairs programs that expand the sense of community at Colorado State University, where all students feel welcome and important.
• To support University-wide programs and projects outside of the classroom with one-time funds.
• To enrich educational opportunities for Colorado State University students.
• Parent's Fund does not fund travel, but a commitment has been made to contribute money each semester to the travel grant.  Please see the travel grant website for more information.

Priority will be given to organizations that:

• Host events on campus
• Reach broad audiences of students
• Have a focus on undergraduates