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Submission Guidelines

Please review the eligibility criteria and selection process information before submitting an
application for this grant.

Proposals are encouraged to be creative and must include:

Project description:

  • A clear description of the proposed project and applicant’s role in it
  • How this project will benefit and improve student life on campus
  • What student organization(s) or groups will be directly affected

Itemized Budget:

  • A specific grant amount must be requested.
  • Itemize expenditures with explanations or justification as appropriate (for
    example, if requesting a particular item, justify why a less-expensive item is not
    appropriate)
  • A list of other sources of funding for this project

Project Timeline:

  • Steps to be taken to complete this project, and a date or range of
    dates when each step will be completed.

Permissions and approvals: 

  • Future maintenance and storage considerations for any property that is
    purchased.
  • If Rice land or facilities are needed to complete the project, include approvals for
    the use of those resources.
  • Any other relevant approvals, licenses, or permissions needed to complete the
    project in full compliance with the law and institutional policy.

Deadline for submissions (without exception): Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Submit proposal via email to wiess@rice.edu.