Developmental Grant Application
The Department of Rec Sports’ Developmental Grant Program is designed to support and promote continuing education and professional development by providing funding for our student staff/part-time staff/volunteers to participate in educational opportunities that will be of benefit to the Department and its members.
Application & Interview Dates
Fall 2023
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- Oct. 27: Applications Due
- Nov. 7 – 10: Interviews
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Spring 2024
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- Feb. 23: Applications Due
- March 4 – 5: Interviews
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Common Questions
Part-time employees or Sport Club volunteers who:
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- Have worked one full semester with Rec Sports
- Have a positive work history, are not under disciplinary probation, nor have been suspended
or terminated by any area in the Department.
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No individual is eligible to receive a grant more than once per academic year. Non-student employees
are limited to being funded twice, with at least two years between the awards.
Applicants can apply for funding for any type of developmental opportunities that would ultimately be
of benefit to Rec Sports and its members. Previously funded activities included:
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- Local, regional, state and nation conferences, workshops and seminars dealing with recreational
sports, sport management, fitness, outdoor recreation, officiating, aquatics and current issues
relevant to the campus community. This includes but is not limited to diversity, risk
management, people with disabilities, etc. - Training/certification programs which enable the grant recipient to provide a service, educate,
train, and/or certify Rec members or other Rec staff. - Assistance funding a professional speaker, coach, trainer, etc. to speak to groups/organizations
either virtually or in-person.
- Local, regional, state and nation conferences, workshops and seminars dealing with recreational
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Requests can be for either upcoming or past development opportunities, but the activity must occur within the current fiscal year to be approved for funding. Texas A&M University’s fiscal year runs September 1 – August 31. If awarded funding, the department will be able to either directly pay for the development opportunity requested for funding based on the amount awarded, or reimburse the grant applicant for the amount awarded.
How do I complete the electronic application portion of the Developmental Grant application process?
The electronic application can be found on this web page, below. Applicants will also be asked to upload 1) a current résumé that includes Rec Sports work history, and 2) a screenshot, registration form, or other documentation that provides information about the event for which they are requesting funding. All applications should be submitted before midnight on the application deadline for the given application period. Late applications will not be reviewed. Completed applications will be forwarded to the applicant’s supervisor for confirmation of eligibility.
How do I complete the interview/presentation portion of the Developmental Grant application process?
There are no minimum or maximum amounts on funding requests, but requests may be fully, partially, or not funded based on the committee’s recommendations each application period. It is typical for applicants to pay at least a nominal amount towards the total costs of their developmental opportunity. Funding will adhere strictly to Texas A&M University rules and regulations and may only be used for the specific date(s), activity, and purposes listed on the application. Changes must receive written approval from the committee chair.
Note: The Rec Sports Developmental Grant cannot be used to cover tuition or student fees for academic courses.
Developmental Grant Application