Inclusion and Equity Fund
About the Fund
We established a fund during the 2019-20 academic year to support the objectives of the Bailey College Committee for Inclusion and Equity.
Funding is available each year to support important learning and work associated with equity, inclusion, diversity and social justice within our college. It can provide support for events or activities that fulfill the mission, vision and objectives of the Inclusion and Equity Committee.
Update
Applications are no longer being accepted for this academic year. We have allocated all of the Bailey Inclusion and Equity Fund for academic year 2025-2026 and plan to re-open applications for this fund for the 2026-2027 academic year after the start of classes in August 2026. We thank you for your interest in supporting the vision and mission of our Inclusion and Equity Committee.
SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL FOR FUNDING
How to Apply
Faculty, staff and students are invited to submit a proposal to apply for funding. Members of the Committee for Inclusion and Equity will review proposals on a rolling basis and notify you of acceptance status within two weeks of submission.
- Proposals must be received and approved during the academic year in which the funds will be used.
- Proposed projects, programs or events must comply with Cal Poly Campus and San Luis Obispo County policies.
- Submit proposals a minimum of four weeks prior to the project, program or event to allow the committee time to receive and review them.
Frequently Asked Questions
(Last updated March 27, 2024)
Events do not have to happen on campus, but they must align with one or more of the objectives of the Bailey College Committee for Inclusion and Equity and adhere to all appropriate campus and San Luis Obispo County policies for event scheduling and facility use.
Any money from this fund must be expended by the end of the current fiscal year.
We welcome submissions from any faculty, staff, or students at Cal Poly. It would be especially compelling if the requestor is collaborating with faculty, staff, or students from the Bailey College. Moreover, all submissions must have a clear connection to meeting the vision, mission, values and one or more of the objectives of the Committee for Inclusion and Equity.
Events or activities must align with the vision, mission, values and one or more of the objectives of the Bailey College Committee for Inclusion and Equity.
The Committee for Inclusion and Equity will keep track of all requests and endeavor to distribute the funds throughout the year.
The Committee for Inclusion and Equity will give priority to first time requesters when reviewing applications to the fund. The fund is currently limited to a total of $30,000.00 for the current fiscal year.
Yes — if the series of activities or one-off event aligns with the vision, mission, values and one or more of the objectives of the Committee for Inclusion and Equity. There is room in the application form for the requester to describe the scope of the event, program, or activity for which they are requesting support from the fund.
The fund is from a CSU state account, therefore expenditures need to adhere to current campus guidelines for expenditures of this type of fund.
The Bailey College is not a granting agency or foundation. This fund is not designed to provide opportunities for hiring student assistants or others for research, scholarly and creative activities. It may be used to fund a guest lecturer, reserve a facility, or purchase equipment for events/activities.
The Bailey College is not a granting agency or foundation. This fund is not currently designed to support travel to equity and inclusion workshops, conferences, etc. It may be used to fund a guest lecturer, reserve a facility, or purchase equipment for events/activities.