Instructionally Related Activities
“Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) are defined as “activities and experiences that are partially sponsored by an academic discipline or department and which are integrally related to the function of instructional offerings.”
The IRA Fund was established to provide support of essential educational experiences and activities that aid and supplement the fundamental educational mission of Cal State Fullerton.
An instructionally related activity should provide for the performance, competition, or laboratory experience outside of, but related to, the formal instructional offerings at Cal State Fullerton. The IRA fee is one of the several mandatory CSU student fees.”
2023-2024 IRA Application Process
We are pleased to announce that effective August 22, 2022, the Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) application portal opens for project proposals with performance expectations between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024.
The application portal will close September 23, 2022.
If you are unfamiliar with IRA funding, the Instructionally Related Activities fee is category II fee paid by students. In accordance with ED Code 89230, the fee provides funding for educational experiences and activities directly related to courses offered at the university. Every year, the IRA Committee accepts funding proposals and submits a proposed budget to the Vice President Academic Affairs/Provost, Vice President Student Affairs, and the University President.
To apply for 2023-24 funds, you will be required to complete the IRA Funding Orientation through the Employee Training Center (ETC). Sign up here to receive an invitation to complete the Funding Orientation session. Completion of this orientation is required for your proposal application to be considered for funding.
Thank you for helping to engage our students with activities that enrich the student learning experience.
IRA Application Instructions:
We have a new and improved funding application platform through InfoReady. Here are a few helpful tips to consider as you complete your application:
You can start and save your progress throughout the application process.
You must complete and upload the IRA Budget Worksheet in order for your application to be considered. The Travel Detail Worksheet is optional (but must be included if your program is requesting IRA funds for travel related expenses).
Link to Budget Worksheet (link to come)
Link to Travel Worksheet (link to come)
You must submit your application before the deadline (partial applications will not be considered).
- Login to IRA Application 23-24 (log in using the SSO CSUF User option)
- Prepare your Budget Worksheet and Travel Worksheet (if applicable)
- Begin filling out your application ~ complete all required sections
- Review the IRA Rubric for information that may be useful to your application narrative.
If you have any questions or concerns, please send a detailed email to irafunding@fullerton.edu. We would be happy to assist you to the best of our abilities.
Agendas & Minutes
A&M - IRA
| Date | Agendas | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2022 | Agenda (Special) | |
| April 8, 2022 | Agenda (Canceled) | |
| March 4, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 11, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 4, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| December 3, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 5, 2021 | Agenda (Canceled) | |
| October 29, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 8, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 23, 2021 | Agenda (Canceled) | |
| April 16, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 19, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 12, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 5, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 12, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 5, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| December 4, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 20, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 16, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 10, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 20, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 13, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 6, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 28, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 12, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 1, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 8, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
| December 7, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
IRA Timeline
IRA Timeline
| Action | Timing |
|---|---|
| IRA Program Start | July |
| Program Signature Card | July |
| Schedule Pre-Application Orientation | September |
| Open Applications for next year's IRA Budget | September |
| Approved Budget from President | March |
| Award Notification to Programs | April |
| Post-Award Orientation | May |
| Year-End Close | June |