Monies from the i2a SUN Grants are to support the development, implementation, assessment and sustained integration of i2a outcomes into undergraduate programs, courses, curricula and instruction. All grant awards will be dispersed to the individual unit or department and are subject to unit/departmental budgetary guidelines.

In most cases, the following items may be included in the budget request:

• Funds to be designated toward a portion of departmental course release for a faculty member; release must be approved by unit head and/or department chair in the letter of support and on the Release Time Application Form  available as part of the forms
• Funds to support summer salary of instructors who are listed as primary applicant in the grant application
• Materials and supplies to support grant project; materials and supplies must not fall into excluded category for budget items (see below)
• Specialized software and technical support not ordinarily provided by department or unit
• Honorarium for consultation or workshop facilitation necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives of the project
• Pay salaries or stipends to undergraduate or graduate students who have a crucial role on the grant that enhances the student’s learning, e.g. the student is involved in the design and execution of the project and not just “another pair of hands.” (NOTE: Receipt of a salary or stipend may impact student financial aid. It is the responsibility of the grant Primary Applicant to investigate the impact of SUN grant monies on the financial aid for students listed in the SUN grant budget)
  

In most cases, the following items may not be included in the budget request:

• Purchase, replace or repair major equipment (e.g., computers, digital cameras)

• Purchase or update standard software or software packages
• Fund the updating of general course materials (an activity that would fall within the regular responsibilities of applicant)

NOTE:  Travel is not generally supported. However, if travel is essential to accomplish the goals and objectives of the project, then provide clear justification for the travel in the budget.

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