The Dads Association allocations a portion of its budget to aid worthy recognized student organizations (RSOs), not-for-profit campus associations, and projects that promote academic growth, safety, guidance, care, and/or well-being of Illini students. Grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 are awarded annually based on merit and need as determined by the Dads Association.

Eligibility

To be eligible for an Illini Dads Association grant, your organization must be one of the following:

• Recognized student organizations (RSO),
• Not-for-profit campus association, and
• Non-profit project that provides academic, social, personal, or professional assistance to the students of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Grant Details

The applications for 2021 grants will be accepted between June 1st and October 31st. Awards will be paid by check directly to the granted organization in late November or early December of 2021.

Granted organizations authorize their names, images, and missions to be shared publicly in the Illini Dads Association's communications.

If you have questions, contact the Illini Union Parent and Family Programs Office at iuparentfamilyprograms@illinois.edu or (217) 333-7063.

All grant proposals should be submitted by October 31st, 2021. Awards will be paid by check directly to the granted organization in late November or early December of 2021 for the 2021 - 2022 school year. Winners will be requested to report on their results from the project by a date to be determined. Questions may be directed to the Parent and Family Programs Office, Illini Union, 217-300-0354, or e-mail iuparentfamilyprograms@illinois.edu. 

The following questions relate to your personal contact information.