Designed to bring significant value-added to campus, these $1000 grants are not intended to pay existing costs or to cover participation by students or campuses in international KOACH programming.

Each campus will be free to design the use of the funds as they see fit and this should be explicitly articulated in a one page proposal accompanied by a detailed budget. Possibilities might include: funding/subsidizing Shabbat meals for the Conservative community; bringing in a rabbinical student for Shabbat (excluding the KOACH Shabbat program); acquisition of a Conservative library; an offsite retreat for the Conservative community; an ongoing meal-based learning program (e.g. Lunch and Learn). These should be viewed as a springboard for ideas, rather than a set of requirements. Proposals which offer a comprehensive year plan will be looked upon favorably.

Note that campuses applying for a KOACH Campus Intern are not eligible for Campus Enrichment Grant funds.

Campuses must fulfill the following expectations in order to receive the grant reimbursement at the conclusion of the academic year:

1. a single student and a professional should be designated as the responsible persons for the grant. They would then ensure that the remaining requirements would be fulfilled.
2. submission of a written report on the progress of the programs being funded at the conclusion of each semester/quarter/trimester.
3. submission of a student-written campus update for publication in our KOACH on Campus ezine.
4. participation in two conference calls each semester.
5. an acknowledgment of KOACH as the funding source in all print, electronic and verbal publicity.
6. a minimum of two students must attend the annual KOACH Kallah.

Proposals should include the following information:

1. A narrative describing the Jewish community on campus, the current life of the Conservative Jewish community on campus and the perceived potential for growth.
2. A detailed proposal for the use of funds including not only a clear description of the ways in which funds will be used, but also, a strong case for how the use of funds will transform the community.
3. A list of specific goals to be achieved by the conclusion of the academic year.
4. Indication of which professional or student will be involved in the implementation of the grant, along with contact information.
5. In all cases, the proposal must have the written approval of the relevant campus professional. Involvement of a student at the proposal level will be well received.

2011-2012 Grant Recipients

Arizona State University
Hunter College
Miami University of Ohio
Northwestern University
University of Rochester
Rutgers University
Russian Hillel of Chicago
Stanford University
Stony Brook University
University at Albany
University of California, Davis/Sacramento
University of Maryland
University of Vermont
University of Wisconsin