Committee Mission

The mission of the Funding Committee of the Women's Society of Washington University (WSWU) is to support the educational, cultural and community outreach efforts that enhance the experiences and quality of life for members of the Washington University community.

Funding Priorities

Generally, the Committee is interested in projects that:

• Enhance and enrich the artistic, cultural and educational experience of the campus
• Reflect and respect the diversity of the University community
• Encourage and support community service and leadership opportunities among students
• Offer the potential for participation by significant numbers of people

Grant Guidelines

The Committee adheres to the following funding guidelines:

• Grants are generally for one year at a time and can be requested for a variety of uses, including start-up, capital or program expenses.
• Proposals must articulate clear goals and measurable outcomes.
• Projects must acknowledge the support of WSWU and are encouraged to offer opportunities for the involvement of WSWU members, when possible.
• Preference is given to projects for which there is a demonstrated need.
• Funding is not available to individuals or for activities that take place prior to the approval of the grant application.

Typically, the Committee awards five to ten grants each fall, ranging from $300 to $4,000. The annual grants budget of WSWU is approximately $20,000. Application deadline is October 15th. For additional information, contact Sharon Britt at (314) 935-7337.

Project Request Form (Word Document)

Funding - Final Report Form (Word Document)

You can send these forms back via the Post Office, or email it as an attachment to sharon_britt@wustl.edu.