1. J.D. Grants Funding Process

2. Scope of the Committee’s Work
Co-Curricular Activities
Law Journals
Moot Court
Mock Trial
Student Organizations (other than the SBA)
Individual Students

3. Key Factors Influencing Funding
Educational value
Number of students who benefit
Larger value to the Law School
Cost and location
Student fundraising efforts (with some limits)
Complete, accurate, and timely application

4. Grants in (Examples)
Competitions (moot court, mock trial, arbitration)
Law journal symposia
Speakers at the law school
Pro bono service projects and trips
Law conferences
Wellness events

5. Deadlines for Funding Requests - Fall
July 15, 2019 – Co-curricular budgets Requests for events on or after Aug. 30, 2019
Sept. 15, 2019 – Requests for events on or after Oct. 30, 2019
Oct. 15, 2019 – Requests for events on or after Nov. 30, 2019
Dec. 1, 2019 – Requests for events on or after Jan. 15, 2020

6. Deadlines for Funding Requests - Spring
Feb. 1, 2020 – Requests for events on or after Mar. 15, 2020
Mar. 1, 2020 – Requests for events on or after Apr. 15, 2020
July 15, 2020 – Co-curricular budgets for Requests for events on or after Aug. 30, 2020

7. Applying for Funding – Co-Curricular Activities – Required Steps
Projected Annual Budget
due July 15, 2019
Individual events - in advance
Travel Funding Request –or-
Local Event Request
Individual events - after the event
Actual Expenses Report –and–
Reimbursement Requests (if applicable)

8. Applying for Funding – Other Organizations and Individuals – Required Steps
Individual events - in advance
Travel Funding Request –or–
Local Event Request
Individual events - after the event
Actual Expenses Report –and–
Reimbursement Requests (if applicable)

9. Forms Available on the website by June 15, 2019
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Projected Annual Budget – Co-Curricular Activities
Travel Funding Request
Local Event Funding Request
Actual Expenses Report
Reimbursement Request (if applicable)

10. For a Successful Application
Know and meet deadlines.
Estimate costs realistically.
Submit accurate information – check your math!
Pursue other funding sources.
Explain the educational value thoughtfully.

11. The Funding Process Resources (online and in person)
Avoiding problems
Getting help
Travel arrangements and rules
Booking flights
Hotel maximums and payment
Direct payment or reimbursement

12. Questions?