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Reed College

Office for Institutional Diversity

Heritage Programming Committee

Mission Statement

​​The Heritage Programming Committee supports community-led initiatives that fosters meaningful engagement with the diverse identities of our campus, and deepens a collective appreciation for our community’s cultural wealth.

History

In the Heritage Committee’s inaugural year, members of the committee engaged deeply to build a sustainable infrastructure that not only celebrates heritage months, but also institutionalized cultural awareness across the campus. Through a comprehensive approach that involved intentional data gathering, community engagement, and collaboration with both internal and eternal stakeholders, the committee coordinated two campus wide event in the 2023-2024 Academic Year: the Reed College Pride Party, and the Juneteenth Gathering.

As we reflect on the work over the year, the committee remains committed to the ongoing dialogue necessary to evolve and refine the work. As part of this commitment to continuous improvement, the committee has established a mission statement that is rooted in the Office for Institutional Diversity Mission statement of "fostering the condition for equitable success for all students, co-creating an environment where all are valued, respected, and empowered". 

Heritage Programming Grant

Heritage Programming Grant Application

In alignment with the committee's mission statement, the Heritage Programming Committee has developed a grant initiative that will emphasize our mission of fostering community-driven projects. This evolution from an event-coordinating committee to a grant reviewing committee will support a broader range of cultural and heritage ideas. The Heritage Programming Grant (HPG) was established in the fall of 2024. The following guidelines were created to facilitate meaningful collaboration between your project and the Heritage Programming Committee. 

Guidelines

Proposals are eligible for funding approval up to $500.00 to support projects that align with the Heritage Programming Committee's mission. To facilitate meaningful collaboration between your project and our committee, the HPG operates under clear guidelines to ensure transparency, accountability, and responsible use of our campus resources. Click here to read our guidelines and rubric.

Institutional Discretion

The Heritage Programming Committee Grant is funded entirely out of the Office for Institutional Diversity's operating budget. The division holds full discretion and authority regarding annual funding allocation. All aspects of the grant process (which includes but is not limited to the fund’s eligibility criteria, evaluation procedures, funding allocation, funding utilization, progress monitoring, impact assessment, and reporting of funds) were drafted in collaboration between the Heritage Programming Committee (HPC) alongside the Office for Institutional Diversity. 

The Heritage Programming Committee is committed to ensuring responsible stewardship of financial resources. The Heritage Grant must be used solely for the purposes outlined in the proposal. Any deviation from the proposed budget must be approved by the Heritage Committee in advance.

Reporting Requirements

In alignment with grant writing best practices, the Heritage Committee will report on all funded projects on the HPC website, and on the Office for Institutional Diversity Annual Report. This report will include each awarded project’s project description, awarded amount, project objectives, and project outcomes. To facilitate our committee’s commitment to transparency and accountability, all recipients of the Heritage Grant are required to provide a final report on the project’s outcomes and impact. This report will include a post-event summary addressing the project's progress towards the outcomes and objectives as outlined in the proposal. 

 Publicity

The Heritage Month Committee and the Office for Institutional Diversity may publicize information about the funded project to highlight impact and promote awareness. Recipients are expected to acknowledge the Heritage Month Committee as appropriate in project-related communications.

Future Consideration

Awarded projects are encouraged to consider alternative funding sources to support ongoing and future iterations of the project.

To Apply

Heritage Programming Grant Application

Please use the online form to submit an application for grant funding. Your proposal will be reviewed using the rubric linked here. Please be prepared to provide the folowing information.

  • A detailed description of your project. This may include any context or background information that may inform our assessment of your project, strategies for reaching out to and engaging with your intended audience, your budget considerations, your project’s consideration of diverse perspectives, strategies for cross department collaboration, strategies for fostering meaningful partnerships, and strategies for long term engagement and sustainability.
  • A detailed description of your project’s goals, objectives, and assessment strategies. This should include a detailed outline for how your project’s progress towards its objectives will be measured, and how your project’s outcome and impact will be assessed. 
  • A detailed description of your project’s budget. This may include any and all cross department resources and partnerships relevant to your project, your requested OID Mission Grant funding amount, and how your project will plan to use this fund. 
  • Any relevant links, URLS, or attachments that our team should be aware of to understand your project.

Examples of Programming Ideas

The Heritage Programming Grant (HPG) can be used towards supplies or honorarium to fund a variety of projects or ideas. Examples include: 

  • Heritage Speakers: Inviting authors, historians, or activists from diverse backgrounds to speak on historical experiences or contemporary issues facing their communities.
  • Cultural Heritage Workshops: Offering hands-on workshops where participants can learn traditional skills such as crafts, textile arts, or storytelling techniques from specific cultures.
  • Commemorative Ceremonies: Events that honor key historical dates, figures, or movements significant to a heritage community. 
  • Heritage Exhibits or displays: Creating an exhibit or display that highlights local or global history of a particular community

Not sure if your idea fits the HPG? Please reach out to us at institutional.diversity@reed.edu and we'll be happy to support you and your ideas.

Timeline

All proposals are compiled and reviewed by the Heritage Programming Committee on the following dates. Please prepare and submit your grant application accordingly. Our committee will not accommodate any urgent request to review your application for decision outside of the scheduled timeline. 

  • November 21, 2024
  • December 19, 2024
  • January 16, 2025
  • February 13, 2025
  • March 13, 2025

Committee Support

The Heritage Programming Committee is available to support you and your proposals. If you have any questions, or need support thinking about your project before submitting a proposal, please reach out to institutional.diversity@reed.edu.

2024-25 Heritage Programming Committee Members

  • Pablo Brito, Residence Life
  • Liz Galioto, Residence Life
  • Maria Granados, Human Resources
  • Phu Nguyen, Institutional Diversity
  • Siira Rieschl, Biology