1. <Funding Request Title>
Firstname Lastname [Chapter/branch/council affiliation(s)], YYYYMMDD
[2-3-sentence free-form description of <meeting/project/thing> requiring $X funding]
Who will successful funding of this effort benefit?
Section members? Non-members you’re trying to recruit to IEEE? A specific non-IEEE entity? An individual? Your kids’ high school? Provide as much information as possible.
What is the funding paying for?
If the funding is for a single item, describe how it was selected over others. If the funding is for multiple items, provide an estimate of itemized costs. Justify all requested funding.
Where is the <meeting/project/thing> occurring?
Is it in our Section? Is it accessible to all IEEE members and the general public, or does it require special access (e.g., a company or government facility)?
When is it, and for how long will the funding satisfy the need?
What is the event date, or by what date do you need the funding? Help us determine your timeline and if there is urgency. If this funding is for a project, for how long will the funding suffice? When can we expect you to return asking for funding for the same thing again?
Why should the Section provide funding, vs. another entity?
Does your chapter/branch/group have funding? Did you ask them? Does your chapter/branch/group’s parent entity have funding? Did you ask them?
How will you employ the funding to meet the requirement?
Are you doing the work? Delegating? Hiring a contractor? What are your schedule, timeline, and milestones?