SCAP Grants Governance Manual - QUT

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Project GrantsThe purpose of Project Grants is to support student-led initiatives that contribute significantly to the studentexperience and enhance the reputation or standing of QUT and its students. Clubs or Specific Purpose ProjectTeams (SPPT) are encouraged to be creative, collaborative, and innovative in their approach. Social justice orenvironmental initiatives that engage students and impact the wider community are also strongly encouraged.Applicants in this category will be required to develop comprehensive project plans in consultation with theStudent Grants and Development Coordinator.Production GrantAvailable for clubs or SPPT interested inproducing concerts, plays, and otherartistic/cultural activities that improve campusvibrancy and creates a sense of communityamong QUT students. Grants are also availablefor projects that use technology to enhance thestudent experience through softwaredevelopment, innovative media platforms andcommunication products that contribute tocampus life.Up to $4000 per semester for plays,concerts, and other culturalactivities.Up to $2000 per semester forinnovative use of technology orcommunication products.Total allocation for 2012 – $12,000CommunityEngagement GrantAvailable for clubs or SPPT interested indelivering sustainable projects that engage QUTstudents in broader societal issues.Up to $2000/ semester per club orSPPT.Total allocation for 2012 – $10,000Asset GrantsAsset GrantAvailable to assist clubs with the purchase ofsignificant assets that contribute to thesustainability of clubs or projects. Asset Grantsare mainly aimed at affiliated sport andrecreation clubs. Clubs are expected to present adetailed business plan demonstrating commercialreturn or other measures of value to QUT. Thebusiness plan must indicate any relevantpartnerships and a management plan to maintainthe asset over the reasonable life of the asset andensure use by a large number of QUT students.Purchase of assets must be consistent withexisting procurement guidelines of the university.Category 1: up to $5000 per yearCategory 2: up to $10,000 per yearTotal allocation for 2012 – $25,000_____________________________________________________________________________________14 Sept 2012 Student Clubs and Projects Grants Governance Manual Page 12 of 15
Merchandise GrantsMerchandise GrantAvailable for club promotion as well ascontributing to a sense of belonging.Merchandise Grants are only available to nonsport and recreational clubs. Sport andRecreational Clubs can apply for merchandisethrough the Sport & Recreation Grants categorybelow.Grants are for $5 per currentlyenrolled QUT student, capped at$500 per group.Total allocation for 2012 – $5,000Sports and Recreation GrantsSports and RecreationGrantAvailable to assist students involved incompetitive sport, social sport, and recreationalactivities.Total allocation for 2012 –$187,000Any grievances arising from the administration of this program is governed by E/9.2 Grievanceresolution procedures for student related grievances found in QUT’s Manual of Policy and Procedures -http://www.mopp.qut.edu.au/E/E_09_02.jspStudent Clubs and Projects Grants Committee1. Terms of Reference1.1. Assess applications for Student Clubs and Projects Grants in line with the approved andpublished eligibility and assessment criteria;1.2 Make decisions regarding the distribution of grants taking account of the funds available andthe selection process as described in the SCAP Grants Governance Manual;1.3 Make recommendations to the Registrar for the approval of funding distributions if avariation from the assessment criteria, funding limits or other processes, requirements orobligations as set out in the SCAP Grants Governance Manual, are sought by the Committee;1.4 Receive progress / completion reports from the Student Grants and Development Officeregarding student clubs or SPPT’s that have previously received funding from SCAP Grants;1.5 Provide reports on an annual basis (or more regularly if required) to the Registrar on theoperations of the Committee and the distribution of SCAP Grants funds and outcomes arisingfrom these distributions;1.6 Make recommendations to the Registrar for changes or improvements to the operation ofthe SCAP Grants or the SCAP Grants Committee._____________________________________________________________________________________14 Sept 2012 Student Clubs and Projects Grants Governance Manual Page 13 of 15
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