Grant Expectations
All funds should be spent or allocated by the end of the fiscal year: September 30, 2025.
Auburn Clubs and Affiliates are allowed to submit one (1) application for innovation grant funds.
However, multiple ideas may be included within the single application.
The Auburn Club or Auburn Alumni Affiliate is required to have an existing bank account.
The Auburn Club or Auburn Alumni Affiliate is required to be registered as a vendor through Auburn University by the time the application is submitted.
If the event, program or initiative is not executed as outlined in the application, funds may be reallocated or returned to Auburn Advancement. This will be managed on a case-by-case basis through conversations with a Regional Engagement Officer.
The innovation grant funds are intended for
- Club or Affiliate events or programs (existing or new initiatives).
- Essential communication tools (i.e. email tools, marketing tools, graphic design tools or paid social media).
- Other ideas are welcomed!
Before funds are distributed, all Clubs and Affiliates awarded an innovation grant will meet with their assigned Regional Engagement Officer who will help them navigate the process.
Each Club or Affiliate receiving funds will submit a summary that highlights the impact of their innovation grant. These stories help us celebrate the successes of the grants and share ideas that work across the Auburn volunteer leader network.
Please contact your assigned Regional Engagement Officer or the Engagement team with any questions. We can help you create a group bank account, navigate the Auburn University vendor registration process or brainstorm an idea. We are here to help!
Submit Your Application
The application is for seed funds for new alumni engagement programs and/or funding to expand existing programs to increase capacity and impact. Successful grant recipients will be required to provide an impact report to the Auburn Alumni Association following the completion of the program. There will be three levels of awards: Level 1 – $2,000, Level 2 – $1,000 and Level 3 – $500.
Applications open October 31, 2024 and close December 9, 2024.