Co-Sponsorship & Funding Requests
RISE Program Co-Sponsorship
The Office of Civil Rights & Title IX offers supplemental support to departments, units and centers that are planning programs which promote access, success, respect, and belonging. Projects will be evaluated through the lens of Jayhawks Rising and Realizing Intentional Standards of Excellence (RISE).
RISE Program Funds have been used in several different ways, including:
- LGBTQ Research Symposium
- Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs
- Latinx Heritage Month performance: Ensemble Iberica with special guest Latin Grammy-winning vocalist, violinist and composer Mireya Ramos
Professional Development Funding
Beginning in Fall 2024, OCRTIX will no longer be providing individual professional development funding.
Additional Resources
We suggest that you explore additional funding sources, including but not limited to: Student Senate funding, Staff Senate funding, LaunchKU, Pepsi Funding, The College DEI Development Fund, Rosalie Lanier Gray KU Staff Assistance Fund, and more.
Please note that these funding sources are not applicable to every situation and applicants should review the specific program criteria before applying.