Board Opportunity Fund Grants

Application terms

1. BOF proposals must demonstrate how the award will incentivize further fundraising efforts or serve as a means to enhance awareness and visibility for UC Santa Cruz.
2. Approval from academic or student affairs senior leadership (Deans, College Provosts, or Vice Chancellors) and sponsorship by a Foundation Trustee/BOF Committee Member are prerequisites for application consideration. In the event a Trustee sponsor is not identified upon submission, the Foundation office will actively seek one out.
3. Proposals with a focus on travel and/or symposiums will undergo specific review to ascertain how a BOF award would contribute to heightened fundraising success or strategically elevate awareness and visibility for UC Santa Cruz.
4. BOF funds will not be disbursed to the campus division for proposals contingent upon external events or actions until all stipulated contingencies are met.
5. Utilization of BOF funds is typically expected to occur within the calendar year of receipt.
6. Recipients of BOF funding must submit a final written report, inclusive of an expense summary, within 12 months of fund receipt, detailing the grant’s utilization. Any unused funds will be returned to the Foundation.

Checklist and instructions

• Completed BOF application:
  • Ensure your initial proposal idea is approved by the Dean, Provost, or Vice Chancellor before completing the BOF application.
  • Provide comprehensive information in the BOF application, indicating when sections are not applicable and tailoring details to your project.
  • Note: The review and approval process for completed applications may take up to 8 weeks for a decision.
• Budget statement:
  • Attach a detailed budget statement that includes all relevant financial information related to your project.
  • Include expenses, anticipated costs, and any other financial considerations necessary for the completion of your project.
• Signatures:
  • Obtain all required signatures before submitting your application.
  • Ensure that the application is signed by the appropriate individuals, including academic or student affairs senior leadership and Foundation Trustee/BOF Committee Member, if applicable.
• Submission:
  • Submit your completed application either by email or campus mail to the UC Santa Cruz Foundation.
  • Email: foundatn@ucsc.edu
  • Mail Stop: SVC/University Advancement

For any inquiries or assistance regarding the grant submission process, please contact the Foundation office via email at foundatn@ucsc.edu.