Allocation Guidelines

The Co-op is interested in supporting promising new initiatives with "seed funding" where awardees should not expect continual support for the same programs from year-to-year at the same or increasingly higher levels of requested funding.  Thus, these requests must include information on future funding plans for the project.

In order to fund major capital projects, the Co-op is interested in supporting projects with naming opportunities.  Also, it is important to have funding proposals transmitted or endorsed by a Dean. 

The deadline for applications to be considered for a vote by the Board at its August meeting is April 1st. Once approved, the funds will be disbursed when actual expenses are incurred. Depending on the magnitude and length of project and amount of funding, certain funds may be paid in installments.  

In addition to the purpose and description of the project, items that must be included in the funding proposals:

• A realistic projection of the number of students, faculty, staff, and/or alumni that will benefit from the award.
• Details about how the Co-op's support of the project will be recognized or publicized, including visual examples whenever possible. 
• Budget information for the total project with an itemized breakout of the portion of funds being requested from the Co-op. 

Send funding proposals to:

George H. Mitchell
University Co-op
2246 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78705

If you have questions, please call Hulan Swain at 512-322-7071.