Diversity Initiative Grant
The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) Diversity Initiative Grant is available to Columbia recognized student organizations to support events that fulfill two or all of the following objectives: foster diversity education, promote multicultural awareness, create avenues for cross-cultural dialogue.
Additionally, the grant supports inter-group communication and collaboration among student organizations. Particular preference will be given to new and/or innovative campus programming that promotes cross-cultural dialogue and interaction. Programs seeking support must be academic or educational in nature, such as but not limited to lectures with Q&A, panels, book talks, debates, forums or film screenings. Social events (i.e., cultural showcases, parties, talent or fashion shows, etc.) are not eligible for support from the Diversity Initiative Grant.
Criteria
In order to be considered for funding, the following criteria must be fulfilled:
- Sponsoring organizations must be recognized by the ABC, SGB, IGB, IGC, Community Impact or Club Sports
- Proposed events must be co-sponsored by at least two (2) recognized organizations
- Goals of the event must clearly further cultural awareness and diversity education at Columbia
- All events must take place on the Morningside Campus
Funding:
Grants are commensurate to program/ event costs up to $500. A student organization may only receive a Diversity Initiative Grant once per semester.
Application: