The Campus Collaborative Fund (CCF) supports innovative school- and administrative unit-level programming and efforts designed to improve the campus climate in ways that reinforce our educational mission. This mission is grounded in a commitment to free expression, open inquiry, and generous debate, and it requires an environment where all our members can thrive.
The goal of the fund is to surface ideas from our community, provide support for these efforts, and—most of all—ensure that others from around Columbia can learn from their peers and colleagues so that the best programming can be adapted and scaled more broadly where appropriate.
Update: Please note the first set of staff and faculty award recipients have been announced. Student applicants have been notified by University Life. New submissions from all groups will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Awards
- Awards may range from $1,000 to $5,000.
- Requirements for awards:
- Must directly relate to the mission of the University.
- Must clearly identify the audience for the initiative.
- May not be oriented to one affinity group, but inclusive to at least two groups.
- Must include more than one business unit or School
- Must clearly identify which groups are able to access; students, faculty, and staff.
- Other business units or groups must be able to recreate, implement, or procure the resource at a reasonable cost.
- Funding will not be provided for an event or program that charges for tickets to the event or is intended to fundraise for another effort.
- Funding may not be used for the following expenses:
- Alcohol purchases
- Personal compensation
- Personal meals or groceries
- Stipend for current Columbia students, staff, or faculty
Campus Collaborative Fund submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis during the Spring semester. Please submit your proposal and detailed budget with applicant name(s), title(s), and CU affiliation(s) via email.
Priority Theme
The theme for the Campus Collaborative Fund is the role of each individual in creating a community of intellectual curiosity and respect. Each member of the Columbia community brings their own talents and perspective to our campuses and our work, and everyone should have a voice in strengthening the collective experience for all Columbians. The Campus Collaborative Fund seeks to support and share these voices.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Thank you for your interest!