Chapter Programming Grant
Order of Omega is pleased to bring back our Chapter Programming Grant opportunity!
The primary purpose of Order of Omega Programming Grant is to enhance an Order of Omega chapter and/or Greek community by providing supplemental financial support* to programs (activities/ special events) that exemplify the twelve tenets of the Order.
Programming grants are available to chapters officially registered and in good standing with the Order of Omega International Headquarters.
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*Limited IHQ budget
Grant Evaluation Criteria
- Primary focus of the program is to enhance an Order of Omega chapter and/or campus Greek community.
- Preference for programs that take place on campus.
- Programs are non-alcoholic in nature.
- Quality of application (clear, detailed, well-written).
- Evidence of sound financial planning and a realistic marketing plan.
- Preference given to groups and organizations that collaborate on the program.
- The program is carefully thought out and well planned.
Grant Guidelines
- Creativity and innovation must be shown through bringing new types of programming to chapter’s campus.
- Applications must be submitted at least four weeks before your program date. No funding will be given to programs held prior to the review of the application.
- A reasonable and realistic budgeting process must be in place for the program.
- All groups must have a faculty/staff program advisor.
- In general, grant awards will not support full funding of any program. Applicants must demonstrate efforts to secure funding beyond this grant program. Exceptions can be made to this on a case-by-case basis.
- Does not fund programs in which there is intent to make a profit (i.e., charging excess admission fees).
- Does not fund programs in which money is donated to charitable causes or individual organizations (i.e., fundraisers, sorority philanthropy, etc.).
- Funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funding from Order of Omega is available.
- A program evaluation MUST be completed and returned to Headquarters with program documentation within thirty days of program completion.
Programming Grant Application Details
OPEN – Applications should be submitted at least four weeks prior to the program date. Notification of funding approval will be within two weeks of receipt of the application.