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