HealthFull Words Fund

The HealthFull Words Fund (HWF) was developed by WesWELL in 2002 to support the planning and implementation of student-initiated educational events which address health issues relevant to the Wesleyan population. The HWF provides mini-grants of up to $150 for individuals or individual student organizations or up to $350 to multiple organizations who collaborate on a project. Limited funds are available each semester. Therefore, students and organizations are encouraged to apply early as we will not accept applications once funds are depleted.

HealthFull Words Fund Criteria

Please review the following HWF Criteria before applying to ensure your event is eligible for funding consideration. Any questions should be directed to Lisa Currie at 860.685.2466.
 

Eligibility

For an event to be eligible for HWF funding, it must meet the following requirements:

• The planned event must educational in nature, not social.
  This could include a lecture, workshop, or other presentation that has a planned agenda and imparts new knowledge to the audience. (i.e. a workshop on safer sex practices would be eligible; a safer sex party would not.)
• The event must address a health issue relevant to Wesleyan students.
  Preference is given to events which help students in making decisions about their own own health and well-being. Potential topics include, but are not limited to: alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; sexual and reproductive health, including HIV/AIDS and other STI’s; sexual assault and relationship violence; body image, eating disorders; mental and emotional health issues; stress management; nutrition and fitness; healthy relationships, etc.
• The event must be open to anyone in the Wesleyan University community, not only a select group of individuals or residents of a particular living area.

The following guidelines help will greatly support a successful application:

• Collaboration between organizations is highly encouraged.
  Therefore, collaborating groups are eligible to apply for higher dollar amounts. One group or individual may apply for a maximum of $150 per event; two or more collaborating organizations may apply for a maximum of $350 per event. Multiple sponsors can make only one request for funding per event. The professional and student staff members of WesWELL are available to assist with accessing resources, programming planning and for collaboration. Click here to learn more about what collaboration truly entails.
• Organizers are encouraged to seek out funding sources beyond the HWF.
  Requesting students or organizations should make every effort to seek financial co-sponsorship from the WSA or other funding sources. Monies will not be approved to fund more than one event by the same organizer(s) in the same semester without a substantial change in the event’s focus.
   

Application Review & Notification

All HWF applications will be considered by a review board consisting of WesWELL student Peer Health Advocate Team Leaders and the Director of Health Education during their regularly scheduled meetings. All decisions are made by the Team Leaders; the Director has voice, but does not vote. The contact person(s) listed on the HWF application will be notified of their approval or disapproval by email within 24 hours of the conclusion of these meetings.
 

Approved Funds

If your HWF application is approved, you will be provided with detailed information on how the funds can be disbursed to your organization. If any questions arise about your funds, contact Lisa Currie at 860.685.2466.
 

Notice on Payments to Performers & Service Providers

According to state and federal tax laws, Wesleyan University is required to withhold or report taxes on any fees for services rendered by an individual or organization (i.e. lecturer, performer, workshop facilitator, technicians, security personnel, etc.). Therefore, these service providers MUST be paid directly by the University. Payment may come from a WSA student organization or other University office. If payment is made by a student to a performer, said student WILL NOT be reimbursed, as this is considered third party reimbursement.
 

Cancellations

If your event is cancelled or you expect for any reason that you will not be using the funds you have been approved for, please notify WesWELL as soon as possible. This will allow the funding to be released to sponsor other events.
 

HealthFull Words Fund Application & Post Event Form

Submit an HWF Application a minimum of two weeks prior to the event to allow time for the Peer Health Advocates to consider the application.

• Click here for the HealthFull Words Fund Application

An HWF Post Event Form is required to be submitted no more than two weeks after your event.

• Click here for the HealthFull Words Fund Post-Event Form

Click here to view other resources WesWELL offers to support student events.
 

revised 03/26/2008