1. Proposal writing for AISES chapter funding Dr. Otakuye Conroy-Ben, Civil & Environmental Engineering Crystal Tulley-Cordova, Geology & Geophysics

2. Different types of proposals Industry and organizations Diversity Celebrate Diversity Mini-Grant STEM related Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund Campus funds Associated Student of the University of Utah Financial help not advertised Colleges, school, and offices

3. Identify the needs and focus Outreach to K-12 Host regional conference Professional development Seminars Attend AISES National & Regional conferences, and Leadership Summit

4. Why? Increase representation within STEM and related fields Field trip for K-12 Help tutor K-12 students Academic & career development opportunities

5. Cover Letter Short and brief History of AISES Who? Needs and focus of your AISES chapter What are you asking for financially? How will the money be used? When? Timeline for the money to be used Why do you need money?

6. What to include in a proposal AISES Mission statement “The mission of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is to substantially increase the representation of American Indians and Alaskan Natives in engineering, science, and other related technology disciplines.” Your AISES Chapter mission or purpose Assist in the retention and recruitment of American Indian undergraduate and graduate students Support and organize activities to encourage peers in their aspiring fields in STEM Encourage an environment that fosters academic and cultural mentoring Inform students of opportunities that will enhance academic and career success Increase representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives in science, engineering, and other related fields at the University of Utah Organize outreach events for K-12 to learn more about STEM fields

7. What have you done? Mentoring Presentations National Conference, Regional Conference, and Leadership Summit Recruitment Outreach

8. In the proposal Describe Purpose Activities Invited speakers and presenters Schedule Budget Funding prospects

9. Budget Travel – Invited speakers (air, hotel, per diem) Honoraria – Invited speakers Meals – All participants  Thursday dinner buffet + clean up fees  Friday breakfast parfait & pastries  Friday lunch deli style lunch boxes  Friday hors d’oeuvres  Saturday breakfast burrito  Saturday executive style boxed lunch Room rentals/set-up fees Printing/Copying Advertising Projector rental and IT support T-shirts (AISES & U of U logos) Bowling at the A. Ray Olpin University Union Reuseable canvas bags Movie night at Post Theater Shuttle Bus rental Total Budget

10. Funding prospects Provost’s Office, U. of Utah College of Engineering Graduate School College of Science College of Mines and Earth Sciences School of Medicine American Indian Resource Center Global Change and Sustainability Center College of Pharmacy Navajo Housing Authority American Indian Services College of Law Celebrate Diversity Mini-Grant (potential) Northrup Grumman

11. Multiple ways to ask for funding Strong letter Proposal Meeting with potential funding agency Networking

12. Thank you Thank you letter Report on how the event went