PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES PROGRAM
FUNDING REQUEST GUIDELINES
Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) welcomes requests for funding for speakers, programs
and attendance at workshops/conferences that are related to the PACS mission statement
below and contribute to promoting meaningful dialogue and peacebuilding.
PACS mission statement: to promote understanding of the causes of conflict and creative
strategies for its peaceful resolution in our community, our nation, and our world.
Criteria for Reviewing and Granting Funding Requests:
A. Extent to which proposal addresses PACS Program mission statement in this order of
priority:
(1) conflict analysis, resolution/transformation or peace making strategies
(2) prevention of and/or restorative response to violence or violations of human dignity
(3) environmental, economic, and social justice projects for the promotion of human
rights
B. Benefit for and impact on campus community
C. Duration sufficient to meet goals of the proposed event/project.
D. Cost commensurate with benefit.
Proposal Format:
Please submit a one-page summary requesting PACS Program support for an event, a
project, or attendance at a workshop or conference which includes the following in this order:
1. Name and contact information for the person, organization making the request and date of
request.
2. What are you requesting from the PACS Program?
3. Describe the event, workshop, conference or project, including dates.
4. How does this relate to Peace Studies? (Please refer to the mission statement and criteria
above.)
5. Who will benefit from the event/experience? What will be the benefits?
6. Organizations involved in sponsoring this event/project/conference/workshop
7. Proposed budget
8. Funding that has already been procured and who else you are requesting funding
from/any deadlines?
9. Attach a short CV for each presenter, or an announcement for the conference or workshop.
Submit application to:
For information contact:
5/1/09
Peace and Conflict Studies Program
Macy 207
Val Vetter, Coordinator PACS Program
[vetterv] X4637