You may access your funds at the beginning of, and up to 30 days after, your grant period. Funds may be accessed and used in multiple ways:

• Reimbursement Via Check
• MICA College Store Charge
• Credit Card Purchase
• Honorarium or Stipend
• MICA Van or Bus Rental

Please download this document to find instructions for each of the ways to access and use funds. Please note that as the grant recipient, you are responsible for maintaining your project’s budget and you are responsible for any ineligible expenses such as stipends, gift cards, or additional project costs exceeding your grant award amount. It is important that you remain in contact with OCE at grants@mica.edu throughout the process of spending your project funds.

If you have any questions about your grant, please contact OCE at grants@mica.edu.

Please note: Grant recipients should NOT pay any individuals or organizations for services out-of-pocket. Due to potential tax reporting requirements, grant recipients will not be reimbursed for any contractual services paid out-of-pocket. Contractual services must be paid directly by MICA. Individuals or organizations providing a contractual service must provide OCE with an invoice outlining the service.

Helpful Forms + Documents

• Accessing Your Community Engagement Grants
• Line Item Project Budget Template
• Reimbursement Form
• Credit Card Purchase Form
• Academic and Special Event Transportation Request Site & Form