Overview

The Triangle Education Foundation adopted the Chapter Endowment Fund Program to help address individual chapter needs.  The program is designed to provide additional funding to a chapter each year to support educational, leadership and academic programs that advance the mission of Triangle and the Foundation in building better men in the fields of Engineering, Architecture and Science.  This exciting program provides opportunities to fund the educational purposes of Triangle chapters and the educational and leadership needs of its undergraduate brothers.

Existing Chapter Endowment Funds

If you don't see your chapter on the list above, please contact the Foundation's Vice President, Aaron Girson at AGirson@Triangle.org to find out how you can get one started.

Applications are due in the National Headquarters by PRIOR to any usage and at least 30 days prior to any event or activity the funds will used for.  The last day in the school year to submit an application is May 30 & request for reimbursement must be submitted by June 15.

Grant funds may be used for but not limited to:

• Chapter computer equipment & software.
• COVID-19 related supplies such as masks, hand sanitizer, etc.
  
• Updates to Designated Educational Spaces (rooms used EXCLUSIVELY for educational activities) of the chapter house, such as new carpeting, lighting, paint, etc.
• Internet, Ethernet and Wi-Fi service to facilitate academic pursuits of the chapter members.
• Books, texts and other resource materials to be maintained in the chapter library/study room on topics related to academic success, leadership, men’s health & wellness, etc.
• Computers, printers, 3D printers and equipment used in a Workers Space for the advancement of academic pursuits.  
• Sponsorship of philanthropic efforts - funds must be given directly to qualified charity.
• Furniture for and used in a study room or library
• Leadership development programs such as UIFI, LeaderShape, etc.
• Funding for Leadership Advantage
• Scholarships - can be external based such as FIRST Robotics or internal based on academic performance.
• Sponsorship and work with FIRST Robotics - can be sponsorship of local team, hosting leadership event for FIRST students or sponsorship of a FIRST Competition
• Customized leadership programs for the chapter such as a high ropes course, etiquette presentation, mental health workshop or other accredited speaker/program.
• Attendance at Triangle leadership events such as Scobie Leadership School or the Steven L. Miller President’s Academy.
• Attendance at other accredited leadership development program as approved by the Foundation.
• Sponsorship of leadership or educational events/speakers/programs open to entire university community such as hazing, mental health, leadership or professional workshops on the engineering profession.
• An application to be considered complete must include all required attachments. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Grants will only be made for programs scheduled for the CURRENT school year.

Grant Agreement

Upon receipt of a Foundation grant the chapter agrees to the following terms.  Failure to comply may result in return of entire grant or inability to receive future grants from the Foundation:

• Submit a final income/expense statement for the program no later than 30 days after the completion of the program. 
  
  
• Return any unused portion of the grant to the Foundation no later than 30 days after the completion of the program. 
  
  
• Grant funds will only be used for those expenses submitted in the grant application.
  
  
• If for whatever reason the program does not occur, all grant dollars must be returned within 30 days of the scheduled completion of the program.