Apply for Regional Event Funding

To request funding, please fill out the form below. As of April 2026, here are some guidelines to consider in your funding request:

• The goal of this program is to bring Boschies together to strengthen the alumni network. With that in mind, RBFAA is prioritizing events that can both attract a large number of alumni and that take place in areas that do not typically see events. 
• The maximum allocation for any single event is  $1,000 .
• Requests must be submitted at least 14 calendar days ahead of the event to ensure sufficient time to promote the RBFAA’s role in the event.
• Events should incorporate German/European/transatlantic programming. Events simply incorporating a German/European themed venue or German/European-themed food/drink will still be considered, but events with a more substantive programmatic structure will be prioritized.
• Partnering with outside groups, particularly with those   focused on German/European/transatlantic affairs, is encouraged.
• As part of the event, the RBFAA should be advertised and promoted, including in-person at the event, through social media, and via other channels as appropriate.
• Sample events that would be worthy of funding include, but are not limited to: a  lecture series, round table discussion,  film screening, museum  exhibit, musical performance, , guest speaker or architectural tour,.
• Funds may be allocated toward direct costs of the event. This includes, but is not limited to, travel costs of guest speakers or experts, catering expenses, event space rental, etc. 
• Costs for associated administrative expenses/personnel will not be funded by the RBFAA. T
• he RFBAA is also not able to reimburse personal expenses of the organizers themselves (travel, hotel, etc.). Important to note: only those expenditures outlined in the approved budget will be reimbursed.
• Honorariums for speakers will be considered for funding on a case-by-case basis. Event organizers are encouraged to first explore other sources of honorarium funding. The total sum of the honorarium will also need to be justified in the request.
• All alumni of the Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program are eligible to apply for funding; however, priority may be given to dues-paying members.
• The deadline to apply for funding in any given year is December 31, although deadline extensions may be made available depending on the continued availability of funds.

To request funding, please complete the funding request form below. If you have any questions, or would like to discuss your idea, you can reach out to  attn: Chris Ziemann (Bosch XXXII), Regional Events Chair.