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Microgrant funds should be utilized towards final SYN-100 projects. All project teams should review the following guidelines for allowable uses of awarded Microgrant Funds.
Microgrant funds should be utilized towards final SYN-100 projects. All project teams should review the following guidelines for allowable uses of awarded Microgrant Funds.
Before completing your Microgrant Purchase Planning Sheet, please reference the Allowable vs Non-allowable iteams for funding below and refer to the various resources readily available to SYN 100 students without requiring a microgrant application:
Before completing your Microgrant Purchase Planning Sheet, please reference the Allowable vs Non-allowable iteams for funding below and refer to the various resources readily available to SYN 100 students without requiring a microgrant application:
Free materials available in the Collaborative Space #2 cubbies
Purchasing Instructions (especially if requesting a reimbursement)
Items available in the Lending Program and/or available for free in the cubbies in Collaborative Space #2 will not be funded
allowable items and uses
allowable items and uses
Art Supplies (e.g. construction paper, glue, paint)
Admission Tickets for Educational Attractions (e.g. Birch Aquarium); please note that a project-oriented purpose is required.
Grocery items for Educational Events/Project Demonstrations
General Supplies (e.g. compost bins, gardening tools)
1 round-trip Lyft ride to project-related sites (using Lyft Events only - requires pre-authorization by Synthesis Program prior to any travel)
Software Subscriptions (only valid for some monthly subscriptions; must exceed $15 in total cost)
NOTE: UC San Diego students have access to Canva Pro through student accounts.
Printing of 1 book/zine/other project display*
UC San Diego Space/Venue Rentals
*The Synthesis Program strongly encourages students to utilize digital mediums for final projects.
non-allowable/prohibited items and uses
non-allowable/prohibited items and uses
Alcohol/Controlled Substances
Animals (e.g. fish)
Courses (e.g. UCSD Extended Studies)
Donations
Duplicate items (you can explain in your Purchase Planning Form if absolutely necessary)
Gas Reimbursements (reimbursements for gas used from personal vehicles)
Gift Cards
Incentives (food, prizes, etc.)
International Purchases (those that require international shipping/handling)
Food for Personal Consumption or as incentives
Non-UC San Diego Space/Venue Rentals
Printing of program advertisements
Postage (e.g. stamps)
Recurring Subscription Services (e.g. hosting servers for virtual games and/or websites)
Services/Service Fees (e.g. InstaCart, TaskRabbit, e-waste recycling fees)
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