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Additional IDA Funds Available

Dear Colleagues,

The Buffalo Center UUP IDA Committee has identified that there are over $80,000 of unused funds. We would like to give members a second opportunity to submit for award reimbursement. This is a 2nd call/round of submissions. The timeline we can expect is as follows:

3/29/21 – Announce 2nd round for new submissions

4/16/21 – Return applications by close of business.

4/16/21 through 4/30/21 IDA committee evaluate applications and recommend award.

4/30/21 through 5/7/21 – HR processes award documentation and submit to GOER for approval.

5/??/21 – GOER returns approval and HR  sends award and rejection letters.​

As a reminder

  • Funds are allocated for activity between for activity between July 2, 2020 and July 1, 2021.
  • Award Amount: $1,000 maximum per award period. Employees may only be funded for one project or activity per award period. This is a reimbursement program.
    • Should an individual receive an award, it must be a direct payment to the award recipient and may no longer be processed through an Inter-Departmental Invoice (IDI)
  • Types of support available:
    • Registration fees for conferences or workshops
    • Travel and related expenses (includes lodging and meals)
    • Tuition at the maximum allowable SUNY rate at the time of application

If you have any questions about the program, please contact: ub-individualdevelopmentawards@buffalo.edu

In Solidarity,

Ken Kern
Chapter President
UUP Buffalo Center