Bridgewater Involvement Grant

The Bridgewater Involvement Grant (B.I.G.) was established by the Office of Student Involvement & Leadership to fund campus programs that foster student involvement on the BSC campus. To apply for a grant, an organization/ department must complete an application and submit a detailed project proposal to the Bridgewater Involvement Grant Committee for review.

Minimum Guidelines for Grant Submission:

  • Grants will be awarded to programs which all persons have equal access and do not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, political belief or affiliation, gender identity and/or genetic information.

  • Programs must have a goal of fostering student involvement within the college community and support the mission of the Office of Student Involvement & Leadership.

  • Applications must be submitted no later than 60 days prior to intended date of event for on campus events.
  • Funded programs must acknowledge the B.I.G. grant in all advertising and publications for the event.
  • Applicants may be required to attend a B.I.G. committee meeting
  • An evaluation report is required within two weeks upon the completion of the program

Priorities for Funding Include:

  • Programs that show significant, demonstrated need.
  • First time events. While repeat programs are not automatically disqualified, new and innovative ones will be given a higher priority.
  • Significant student involvement with the planning and implementation of the program.
  • Focus on enhancement of student learning.
  • Groups that lack alternative funding sources on campus or are seeking matching funds
  • Programs that fit identified areas of need such as: commuter student programming, multicultural/diversity programming, leadership programming and weekend programming
  • Collaborative efforts or planning with student organizations or campus departments

Download a B.I.G. Application

Application Deadlines for Fall 2008

Applications are due by the following dates for each month's review meeting:

  • Friday, October 3rd
  • Friday, November 7th
  • Friday, December 5th

Responses from applications may take up to two weeks to process.  Please plan accordingly.

Last Modified: September 16, 2008