Funding Guidelines & Criteria

All BTU supported engagements must involve the following key components:

  • An expected outcome of positive university and community impact
  • Outcomes must directly link to at least one of the five BTU impact areas:
    • High-quality & equitable education
    • Strong neighborhoods & sustainable communities
    • Thriving & competitive economy
    • Lifelong health & well-being
    • Vibrant arts & cultural community
  • An established or developing community partner
  • Led by a TU faculty or staff. Student led programs or projects must be submitted by their faculty or staff liaison/lead.
  • Evidence of creating an enriched learning environment
  • All engagements for which support is being requested must first be captured in the BTU Database
  • BTU enrichment and transportation support must be spent and reimbursed in the fiscal year in which it is approved (July 1–June 20)
  • BTU support is not considered a grant or an award and will be allocated based on actual expenses related to engagement and partnership work.
  • Recipients of BTU support will be required to complete an outcomes report at the end of the  semester in which support has concluded.
  • Prior to submitting any request for BTU support, they must first be shared and discussed with the appropriate Chair or Department Head. 

Transportation Support Guidelines 

  • BTU will support the utilization of Towson University shuttles for all transportation requests in which busses are needed.
  • For planning purposes, please keep the following in mind:
    • TU shuttles accommodate approximately 30 individuals
    • TU shuttles cannot leave the state of Maryland and travel should be kept within an hour from campus
    • While not guaranteed, at least one shuttle is typically available M-F, during regular business hours and occasionally on the weekends
    • Shuttles are not typically available on days of football games, commencement, move-in, and Impact TU
    • Scheduling is more flexible, with more availability, during the summer months
  • Transportation requests must be submitted at least 30 days in advance of travel date