Collaboration Between Education and Business
The University of Minnesota/Coca-Cola partnership sets a new standard for collaboration between the education and business communities.
The partnership is designed to significantly and positively enhance existing and future University program objectives, as well as provide unprecedented financial support for these efforts.
- Campus Life Initiatives
- Community Initiatives
- Guidelines and Deadlines for Grant Applicants
Coca-Cola® Campus Life Initiative
Purpose
The Campus Life Initiative of the University of Minnesota Crookston in Partnership with Coca-Cola® was created to offer funding in support of student activities on campus. The purpose is to promote programs which provide students opportunities to enhance school pride and experience the benefits of the University community. These funds are to supplement support for activities, programs, publications, or special events that offer opportunities for students to broaden their educational development through cocurricular experiences at the University of Minnesota.
Eligibility
This program is open exclusively to University of Minnesota Crookston student organizations registered with the Student Activities Office in support of student development and campus community opportunities at the University. Funding priority will be given to programs and projects that promote diversity and enhance community. Campus life events must be open to all University of Minnesota Crookston students.
Additional Expectations and Considerations
- You may apply for an award up to $500 per application. You may be awarded up to $1,000 per initiative per academic year.
- Awards may be given in the form of funds or Coca-Cola® beverages. Beverages awarded through this grant program are not to be resold.
- Any beverages served at events funded by the Initiatives must be Coca-Cola® products. Events at which alcohol is available will not be considered for funding.
- Funding priority will be given to activities, programs, conferences, and other events that are focused primarily on the educational development of students and to organizations and individuals who have not received a previous grant from this program.
Coca-Cola® Community Initiative
Purpose
The Community Initiative of the University of Minnesota Crookston in Partnership with Coca-Cola® was created to offer contributions in support of interaction between the campus and the community of Crookston and of greater Minnesota. The purpose is to promote programs, activities, publications, or special events which create opportunities for students to enhance their educational development through interaction and experiences with the community outside of the University.
Eligibility
This program is open primarily to University of Minnesota departments, collegiate units, and registered student organizations. Priority will be given to projects that promote diversity, enhance community and encompass the broader community.
If you have any questions regarding the Coca-Cola® Grant Initiatives please call Student Activities Office at 218-281-8507.
Additional Expectations and Considerations
- You may apply for an award up to $1,500 per application. Awards may be given in the form of funds or Coca-Cola® beverages. Beverages awarded through this grant program are not to be resold.
- Any beverages served at events funded by the Initiatives must be Coca-Cola® products. Events at which alcohol is available will not be considered for funding.
- Funding priority will be given to activities, programs, conferences, and other events that are focused primarily on the educational development of students and to organizations and individuals who have not received a previous grant from this program.