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Deadline

April 30, 2026

9 days left

Grant Type

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Overview

Alumni Group Grant

Funder: Clemson Alumni Association (CAA)

Overview:
The Alumni Group Grant System is designed to provide the Clemson Alumni Association with a financial allocation process that allows opportunities for recognized alumni groups to receive funding. A committee comprised of CAA staff members and volunteers convenes on a monthly basis to evaluate grant requests.

Eligibility:

  • Applicants: Officially recognized alumni groups of the Clemson Alumni Association

  • Requirements: Groups are REQUIRED to:

    • - Share their group's annual report, including the most recent financial statement
    - Provide an evaluation form/online tool for event participants to offer feedback (if requesting funds for an event)
    - Share participant feedback with the Alumni Association
    - Be registered as a vendor in Clemson University's Business System (CUBS)

    Funding Details:

  • Groups may receive full funding, partial funding, or no funding

  • Funding year: July 1 – June 30 (coincides with Clemson University's fiscal year)

  • Recommended timeline: Groups should apply 90 days prior to the date funds are needed

    • Disbursement:

  • Funds are made payable to the group

  • Groups should plan on receiving funds within 3 weeks of notification

    • Committee Review Timeline:

  • Application deadline: Last business day of each month

  • Committee meeting: Within the first ten business days of each month

  • Notification date: By the 15th of the month with decision and conditions or denial explanation

  • Note: Failure to meet the monthly deadline may result in an additional month for review

    • Contact:

  • Email: ssummer@clemson.edu

  • Clemson Alumni Center, Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center

  • 220 Madren Center Drive Suite 150, Clemson, SC 29634

  • (864) 656-2345

  • cualumni@clemson.edu

    • Geographic Scope: South Carolina, United States

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Prepare Required Documentation:
    - Annual report for your group
    - Most recent financial statement
    - Event evaluation form/tool (if requesting funds for an event)

    2. Vendor Registration:
    - Ensure your group is registered as a vendor in Clemson University's Business System (CUBS)
    - Register at: http://www.clemson.edu/cfo/procurement/vendors/vendorreg.html
    - Select "Add vendor/individual"

    3. Submit Application:
    - Complete the grant application form
    - Submit to: ssummer@clemson.edu
    - Deadline: Last business day of each month

    4. Timeline:
    - Committee reviews applications within first ten business days of the month
    - Notification of decision by the 15th of the month
    - Funds disbursed within 3 weeks of notification

    Required Materials

    • Completed application form
    • Annual group report
    • Most recent financial statement
    • Event evaluation form (if applicable)
    • Participant feedback results (if previously funded for events)

    Important Notes

    • Groups not providing annual reports and financial statements will be eliminated from review
    • Failure to provide event evaluations and feedback will impact future funding requests
    • Recommended to apply 90 days before funds are needed
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