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Funding Sources for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs)The following are funding sources on campus that typically fund RSO events and activities. It's advisable to contact a particular funding organization to inquire if funds are still available and to obtain their eligibility criteria and application guidelines before applying. Twice each year the Student Leadership Program offers a presentation on Campus Funding Opportunities, an overview of all funding resources. When specific dates are established, they will be announced through the weekly What's Up email sent to the primary contacts of RSOs and the dates will also be listed on the Student Organization Office (SOO) website under My Leadership Development. (These presentations are not to be confused with ASM's orientations and trainings in the name of the specific grant or fund.) Funding ChartTo complement the specific information that follows, refer to the 2008-2009 Funding Chart. It's an easy-to-use comparison chart of six of th emajor funding sources. Associated Students of Madison (ASM)ASM Finance Committee Funded Grants include Event, Operations, Travel, and Open Fund grants. All grant decisions are made by the ASM Finance Committee. For grant information, please call: (608) 265-2272 General Student Services Fund (GSSF) Grants SSFC Chair, Kurt Gosselin, kgosselin@wisc.edu Multicultural CouncilContact: Multicultural Student Center, Multicultural Council Advisor The Multicultural Council (MCC) provides funding for registered student organizations who are engaged in cultural programming on the UW-Madison campus. The Council is a vital component of the Multicultural Student Center and Office of the Dean of Students and works in cooperation with other campus groups to sponsor and provide funding for a variety of cultural events and educational multicultural programs. Funding decisions are made by a board of ethnic student representatives who are elected annually. For more information: http://msc.wisc.edu/council/ Wisconsin Experience GrantContact: Tony Prekop, Student Organization Office, grant.info@odos.wisc.edu In recognition of the vital role which registered student organizations play in enriching the campus through their events and activities, the Chancellor's Office, Offices of the Dean of Students, Provost's Office and Vice Chancellor for Administration have established the Wisconsin Experience Grant. The Wisconsin Experience Grant centralizes funds to make it easier for registered student organizations to request funding through one central source, rather than requesting funds from each individual office. The Student Organization Office (SOO), located in Room 239 Red Gym, will oversee the disbursement of any funds granted to registered student organizations through the Wisconsin Experience Grant. The Wisconsin Experience Grant, as a co-sponsorship funding opportunity for the programs/events of registered student organization, funds educational programs/events which are open to all students and/or have the potential for campus wide impact. Registered student organizations, who receive funding, are thoughtful and intentional about contributing to student learning and the Wisconsin Experience through their programs/events. Honoraria, lodging and transportation for speakers/performers/trainers, program supplies, equipment or facility space rental, printing, advertising and food are among the items which are usually funded. Student travel expenses to conferences, first class air fare, alcohol and social events without a substantial educational component are NOT funded. For more information, including funding guidelines and a link to the application, refer to the Wisconsin Experience Grant home page. Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD)WUD website: http://www.union.wisc.edu/wud/index.asp Contact: Vice President for Administration, Jacklyn John or the student director of the specific committee as listed below:
Description: The Wisconsin Union Directorate is the student programming board of the Wisconsin Union. It is not a funding source, but it will co-sponsor programs with Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and academic departments. The committee will make decisions on the specific amount of support and how WUD will be involved. Details for applying can be found on the 2008-2009 funding chart. Late Night Programming Grants are also offered to RSOs by the Wisconsin Union Directorate. Grants support programs open to the general campus community offered on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday nights between 9:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. The grant will support entertainer fees, printing, advertising, equipment rental, supplies, and food. Applications must be submitted 3 weeks prior to the event and will be accepted until the grant runs out. Applications are available on-line at http://www.union.wisc.edu/wud/infoandresources.html. Wisconsin Union Program Fund for Advancing Democratic PrinciplesContact: Jacklyn John, Vice President for Program Administration Description: The purpose of this grant is to support innovative campus programming that advances the pillars of democracy and social understanding. The objective of the program or event should be to encourage members of the campus community to become active participants in the democratic process. Possible event ideas include, but are not limited to, a speaker panel series, debate or student forum on a particular campus or social issue. In supporting such programs, the Wisconsin Union hopes to increase understanding, cooperation, compromise and pragmatism within our diverse community. The grant will support entertainer fees, printing, advertising, equipment rental, supplies, and food. Applications must be submitted 3 weeks prior to the event and will be accepted until the fund runs out. Further details and applications are available on-line at this address. Lectures CommitteeContact: Office of the Secretary of the Faculty Description: The committee provides financial assistance for bringing distinguished lecturers to campus. Units that are eligible to apply include academic departments, programs, centers and institutes, as well as officially recognized student organizations registered with the Student Organization Office when the lecture is co-sponsored by a department. Topics and speakers must be of interest to undergraduate students. Subjects of interest to upper level undergraduates and graduates will be considered. Speakers to be invited should be of national or international stature. Restrictions: Honorarium of $0, $300, or $600; one day per diem of $100 in accordance with state travel regulations; and travel reimbursement up to $1,000. All lectures must be readily accessible to the university community (i.e., on campus, on a weekday, open to the public and free of charge). The committee expects that other sources of funding will be explored before applying to the Lectures Committee. The committee will not provide funds for speakers who lecture under contract for commercial agencies or who require large fees. During 2007-2008, the committee received a total of 95 applications. Seven of the 95 were submitted by registered student organizations in co-sponsorship with a university department, six of which received funding from the committee. Deadlines: New applications are due on the 15th day of each month. Refer to section III.B. of the Lectures Committee's Policies and Guidelines document, accessible via the website above, for application submission deadline information. Kemper K. Knapp Bequest CommitteeContact: Office of the Secretary of the Faculty Description: The committee provides financial assistance to support special projects taking place during the next academic year (i.e., 2008-2009). Units that are eligible to apply include academic departments, programs, centers and institutes, as well as officially recognized student organizations registered with the Student Organization Office when co-sponsorship with an academic department has been obtained. Projects should have an impact on the educational and cultural life of the university community. Undergraduate students primarily, and secondarily the student body at large, are the target audience of the projects. Restrictions: The Knapp Committee generally does not support exhibitions or lectures because other campus committees (e.g., Anonymous Fund Committee, Lectures Committee) have these activities as a central funding target. Grants are typically in the range of $500 to $5,000. During 2007-2008, the committee received a total of 22 applications. Two of the 22 were submitted by registered student organizations in co-sponsorship with a university department, three of which received funding from the committee. Deadlines: Once each year, usually in October. Contact the Office of the Secretary of the Faculty to inquire about the specific deadline date and to obtain instructions for applying. WASB Mini GrantsContact: Wisconsin Alumni Student Board Description: Mini grants provided by WASB are intended to fund late night (9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.), alcohol free, social, and/or recreational projects. We are especially encouraging Thursday, Friday, and Saturday late night events and give priority to those activities reaching beyond the recipient organization's membership. Deadlines: For applications and deadline information contact the WASB Office at 262-0078 or visit http://www.uwalumni.com/wasb. WASB All-Campus Party Event GrantsContact: All-Campus Party 2009 Through the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board, registered student organizations are encouraged to participate and hold events during each spring's All-Campus Party (ACP). This week-long celebration of the end of another school year, the arrival of spring and the spirit of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is a great way for students and campus organizations to come together in the biggest party on campus of the year. In order to encourage broad participation from the campus community, WASB makes available event grants for programs and events planned, hosted and implemented during ACP. Student organizations can receive reimbursement for their event up to $300 (grant size may vary depending on the specific year, program, etc.). Off-Campus Funding SourcesGrants Information CollectionContact: Memorial Library Reference Department Description: The Grants Information Collection provides an authoritative source of information on foundation and corporate giving for nonprofit organizations, and is one of over 300 such collections which belong to the national network of Foundation Center Cooperating Libraries. It contains directories in both print and electronic format of foundations and other grant making organizations. Seminars and workshops are regularly given by the grants librarian-topics include "Foundation Grants for Nonprofit Organizations," "Grants for Your Education," and more. The workshops are free of charge, highly attended, and provide the guidance needed to find funding sources. For more information, visit http://grants.library.wisc.edu/seminars.html. UW System Institute on Race and EthnicityWebsiteFour categories of grant opportunities are made available by the UW System Institute on Race and Ethnicity each fiscal year. Below is a brief description of each category. For a more complete explanation of each category, including eligibility, format requirements, and deadlines, click on the grant type below. CATEGORY A - Research: To support scholarly research on racial and ethnic topics with the intention of publication. CATEGORY B - Curriculum Development: To support the development and teaching of new courses pertaining to racial and ethnic topics. CATEGORY C - Campus Activities: A miscellaneous category designed to support campus activities, guest lecturers, fine arts performances, and/or other events regarding race, ethnicity and diversity. |
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