State of NY/UUP Funding Opportunities
State of NY/UUP Funding Opportunities
Detailed information on these programs and others, including application forms and eligibility guidelines, may be obtained on the State of New York/United University Professions (UUP) Joint Labor-Management Committees website.
Campus Contacts
Please note that applications to many of these programs require a letter of endorsement from the President or his designee. To facilitate this, applicants are asked to please coordinate submissions through the Office of the Provost.
NYS/UUP JLMC Funded Grant Guidelines and Applications
While some programs are described below, please see the link above for information on all NYS/UUP JLMC opportunities.
Professional Development Individual Award Program
The Individual Development Awards Program (administered by the Provost Office, announcement via email) is designed to support a variety of professional development projects or activities by assisting eligible employees to develop their full professional potential and to prepare for advancement. Full-time employees who accrue annual leave are not required to charge those credits for any project or activity funded by an Individual Development Award.
The Campus Professional Development Committee administers the Individual Development Awards Program on each campus. Proportional allocations are assigned to each Campus Professional Development Committee based on unit member population. The Campus Professional Development Committee is required to dedicate a minimum of 15 percent of the funds under this program to part-time employees. If applications from part-time employees amount to less than 15 percent of the total funds, then the remainder from the set aside amount can be reallocated to awards for full-time employees. On campuses where more than 35 percent of the faculty are part time, the Campus Professional Development Committee should consider increasing the portion of funds set aside for part-time awards.
The maximum amount that can be awarded for each employee under this program is $2,000. Employees are only eligible to be funded for one project or activity per award period.
Professional Development Grant Program
The Professional Development Grant Program is intended to fund a professional development project or activity to assist three or more employees to develop their professional potential and to prepare for advancement. Priority will be given to a project or activity that entails a cost of more than $1,000 per employee. Awards may not exceed $2,500 per employee and a total of $15,000 per application. A minimum 40% campus contribution is required for this Program.
Calendar Year Employee Leave Program
The Calendar Year Employee Leave Program is intended to provide release time and salary replacement to assist eligible employees in developing their full professional potential and in preparing for advancement. Only expenses surrounding salary for a replacement for a period of at least five days will be considered for funding. All other expenses that might be required to conduct the project or activity must be provided by other sources. Employees who accrue annual leave are not required to charge those credits for any project or activity funded by this Program. A maximum of $4,000 for salary replacement only may be awarded to eligible employees once in each award period.
Campus Grants
The Campus Grants Program is intended to supplement campus funding for projects or activities that would develop or enhance cooperative problem solving, professional development, creative use and understanding of technology, safer working conditions and understanding and facilitating diversity in the workplace. The possibility of providing salary for a replacement, extra-service payments, or hourly payment for secretarial, clerical, or assistants' help will be considered provided such requests are fully justified. The maximum amount awarded per application is $15,000. Larger amounts may be considered in special circumstances. A detailed statement from the campus president or designee indicating the campus's financial contribution of a minimum of 40% of the cost of the project or activity and a letter of endorsement by the campus president or designee and the chapter president is required.
Dr. Naula McGann Drescher Leave Program
This program provides funds to enhance employment opportunities by assisting employees to prepare for permanent or continuing appointments. Preference will be given to employees who are underrepresented based on their protected class status including but not limited to age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, military or veteran status, disability, gender expression and gender identity. This program also seeks to promote diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for specific employees in a department, unit, or program that can demonstrate that they are under-represented in that department, program, or unit.
Grants for Employees With Disabilities
The Grants for Employees with Disabilities Program establishes a fund for employees with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to assist them to achieve their professional potential. The funds cover out-of-pocket expenses incurred for professional work-related projects or activities due to the disability. They are not intended for accommodations that the campus must provide under the ADA. The maximum individual award is $5,000 for each application.
Dr. Herbert N. Wright Memorial Safety and Health Training Award
The Dr. Herbert N. Wright Memorial Safety and Health Training Award Program provides employees with the opportunity to update and refine the skills and knowledge needed to recognize, control and correct potential hazards in the workplace and to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Funds are available for disbursement for educational, training, and skill building activities at local or remote sites. The maximum individual award under this program is $3,000. An individual may apply for more than one award within the current contract period.