A complete budget breakdown is required for funding, so you must visit shops, talk to venue managers, or look online for prices. Include the name of the item, price, source of your price estimate (e.g., Dick Blick, University Book Store, etc.), and a brief justification for use. Please do not include links to items in your budget in your proposal.
Grants are limited to a max of $600
Generally, funds should be used to purchase supplies consumed in the proposed work. (For example, wood, not the hammer or fabric, not the sewing machine.) There are some exceptions depending on the project or how the supply will be used, so please contact us if you have an idea, and we will see if we can make it work.
If you are completing 2D artwork, include framing costs. For 3D projects, pedestals and display items are generally provided by the Memorial Union unless your piece requires a specialized mount.
Funds cannot be used to pay employees or travel.
Funds cannot be used for accessories or shoes for apparel projects unless the items will be made from raw materials, or altered in the project.
Performance projects should include venue and advertising costs. If venue costs are prohibitive for performance proposals, the committee will work with you to make your event happen. All events must have at least one performance that is free to the public to attend. Please use the Promotion of Focus Performance Projects outline when determining your budget and outline.
If you are applying as part of a student organization, funds may be restricted, so please e-mail us before submitting your application.
Do not include a "miscellaneous" category in budgets.
For a detailed list of prohibited items, look at the last two pages of the Treasurer's Manual on the Campus Organizations Accounting Office website.
Your purchases will be tax exempt through ISU so you will not have to factor in tax, but you will need to factor in shipping costs if applicable.
The committee will require a budget revision or may decide not to fund a project if the budget section isn't complete, so it is important to submit a clear budget with your proposal.
Here is an example of the budgeting format:
10"x20" Gallery Profile Canvas $15.00 Blick Suface for painting project
Venue Rental $200.00 M-Shop Performance on March 10
200 Bound Books $455.00 doxdirect Printing of final project