
Water lily, Hortus Botanicus Leiden, Netherlands. Photo credit: Irene Lin
ASSU Buddhist group grants
We invite Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU) groups that organize activities and events related to Buddhism to apply for funding. Quarterly grants will be capped at $500 per quarter and annual grants are capped at $1,500 per academic year per group. In addition, special grants are available for large events/activities. Please note: these funds are meant to supplement the grants available through the ASSU and other departments/programs.
Grants Timeline
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Annual Grants |
Quarter Grants |
Quick Grants |
Special Grants |
Scope |
Ongoing events/activities
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Events/activities for quarter |
Small events/activities |
Large events/activities |
When to Apply
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Before March 30 for funding in the next academic year
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Apply the quarter before events/activities |
Two weeks before planned event/activity |
Before March 30 for funding in the next academic year
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Funds Available |
Beginning of academic year
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Beginning of quarter of events/activities
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Within one week of approval |
Beginning of academic year |
Approval Date |
Within 3 weeks of application
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Within two weeks of application
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Within one week of application
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Within 3 weeks of application |
Cap
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$1,500 |
$500 |
$100 |
$1,500 |
Application Procedure and Requirements
- Before applying, officers of the group are required to have a short meeting with Executive Director Irene Lin: ihl [at] stanford.edu
- Submit required Information:
- Short description of the group
- Names and contact details of officers and advisors of the group
- Submit a proposal and itemized budget for activities and events for the academic year/quarter/special event or activity
- Before June 30, please submit the following documents:
- 1–2 page report describing what kind of activities and events the grant supported.
- Photo image(s) of the activities and events for the Center newsletter.
- Itemized expense report for how grant was spent. Please include unspent balance for our records.
- Failure to complete these reports will disqualify the group from applying for future funding.
Please submit applications and direct any questions to Executive Director Irene Lin: ihl [at] stanford.edu