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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:

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 fundingStaff Senate fundingLaunchKUPepsi FundingThe College DEI Development FundRosalie 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.