TOWN-N-GOWN AWARD

Town-N-Gown is an independent association dedicated to developing a mutual understanding between Old Dominion University and the civilian and military communities of Greater Hampton Roads. Each spring, the organization awards funds to deserving organizations or projects affiliated with the University. For the purpose of this instruction, the terms “award” and “grant” are used interchangeably.

ELIGIBILITY

Any school, college, department, or organizational unit, including student organizations, activities, and sports teams, affiliated with or sponsored by Old Dominion University is eligible to submit a grant request. Every grant requestor must clearly certify its affiliation with the University.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Town-N-Gown seeks to fund projects that impact the quality of life and well being of the students, faculty, and staff of Old Dominion University or enhance the academic standing, research capability, or national profile of the University. In evaluating each grant request, the organization will consider many tangible and intangible factors to include, but not limited to:

1) Merits of the project;
2) Potential influence on the quality of life for University students, faculty, and staff;
3) The number and merit of competing requests; and
4) The availability of funds in the award cycle.

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REQUESTS

Grant requests may be submitted for any amount up to $4,000. There is no guarantee of any specific award level and no single project will receive more than $4,000. Applications may be submitted for a single project or for one-time support of an on-going program. Priority will be given to projects that meet significant, emerging needs or projects on campus and will not be awarded to underwrite expenses associated with annual operating budgets.

REQUEST GUIDELINES

The grant request should provide:

1) a description of the requesting organization;
2) the project/program to be funded;
3) a specific explanation of who/what will benefit from the grant and how the benefit is measured;
4) a detailed description of the work to be performed or the items to be purchased;
5) a budget showing the projected application of grant funds;
6) an outline of other sources of funding for the project/program; and
7) a brief statement explaining the impact of non-receipt of requested funds.

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A cover page specifying the name of the requesting unit/organization with complete contact information should accompany the request.

NON-FUNDABLE REQUESTS:

Town-N-Gown will not consider funding:
• Building renovations, new facility construction, or capital expenses
• Dinners, galas, or parties
• Endowments
• Individuals for any purpose
• Political lobbying activities or other political purposes

SEND REQUESTS TO:

Town-N-Gown
Grant Award Committee
c/o Assistant to the President for Community Relations
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia 23529-0028

 

DEADLINE

April 15

 

Decisions will be made on grant requests by May 15th. Funding is made available to successful applicants approximately July 1st and is applicable for use in the immediate next Academic Year. Any funds remaining unused at the end of the academic year for which they were awarded must be returned to Town-N-Gown. An assessment should be provided in the Report regarding the reason(s) funds were not completely used for the purpose awarded.

REPORTS

At the conclusion of the project or program, a progress report should be forwarded to Town-N-Gown (Attn: Grant Program). Requests will not be considered from prior recipients with delinquent project reports. At a minimum, project reports should answer the following basic questions:

1) How was the money used to benefit Old Dominion University, its students, faculty, and/or staff?
2) Did the fund amount fully cover the project/program? If not, what other sources of funding were used?
3) What results were expected? What was achieved?
4) What influence did the grant funds have on the outcome of the project/program?

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