Student Organization Funding
The 2023-2024 funding committees will have a modified, submission-review-approval process.
- Student Activities Funding Committee (SAFC) will fund EVENTS open on to all students on campus. (we will not fund food OR any element of a conference/symposium, note other restrictions may apply)
- Student Organization Funding Allocation Board (SOFAB) will fund conference travel or professional development of the group. (we will not fund food or publications of any type, note other restrictions may apply) LIMIT $700 per semester.
- Funding is only done through reimbursement AFTER attending the event. Groups must seek approval PRIOR to making any purchases or attending the event*. Events over winter break will be considered spring funding **
Requirements – ACTIVE COF Account
$25 minimum at time of application
*Events held over the summer are the exception to the prior approval rule. Organizations seeking funding for conferences held over the summer are required to apply for reimbursement in the 2nd Funding Period.
**Events held during the winter are required to apply for funding in the 3rd Funding Period.
- Funding is only done through reimbursement AFTER attending the event. Groups must seek approval PRIOR to making any purchases or attending the event*. Events over winter break will be considered spring funding **
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| Period | Event date is between | Deadline to Submit | Presentation Date |
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| 1 | 8/21/2023--9/30/2023 | DISCONTINUED PER OBFS POLICIES | |
| 2 | 10/1/2023--10/31/2023 | 9/7/2023 | 9/14/2023 |
| 3 | 11/1/2023--12/1/2023 | 10/5/2023 | 10/12/2023 |
| 4 | 1/8/2024-- 1/31/2024 | 11/2/2023 | 11/9/2023 |
| 5 | 2/1/2024--2/29/2024 | 11/30/2023 | 12/17/2023* |
| 6 | 3/1/2024--3/31/2024 | 2/1/2024 | 2/8/2024 |
| 7 | 4/1/2024--4/28/24 | 3/2/2024 | 3/9/2024 |
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SAFC
Funds- speakers, art exhibits, lectures, film screenings, talent shows, athletic events and other events.
DOES NOT FUND fundraisers or philanthropy. Ticket or entry fees are not allowed.
SAFC funded events will cover-
Room Costs
Audio Visual Equipment
Marketing for the on-campus event
Catering for the event (food must be purchased through UIC Dining ONLY)
Honoraria for performersSAFC will not fund the following-
Catering for the event (off campus caterers)
Marketing for an off campus event
Marketing from an off campus vendor
Honoraria for U of I system faculty, staff, students
Decorations
Giveaways (items or photobooths)Funding requests are limited to $5,000. Each organization is limited to $10,000 per year.
SOFAB
SOFAB funds conference attendance (registration, travel, lodging, but not food), organization development, philanthropy, team building.
SOFAB limit $700. Done through reimbursement.
Link to funding request below on this page.Team Building (SOFAB done through reimbursement. Include details such as the location, date, time place, and what will happen.)
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President, Treasurer or Third Officer please complete:
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Presentation
Your presentation can be a slide deck or in person.
SOFAB funds conference attendance (registration, travel, lodging, but not food), organization development, philanthropy, team building.
SOFAB limit $700. Done through reimbursement.
Link to funding request below on this page.Slide decks limited to 20 slides
In person presentations are limited to 7 minutes.- Introduce your organization and its OVERALL mission
- introduce the event that you are requesting funds for and its purpose
- Walk us through the benefit to the campus AND/OR your organization
- Walk us through each line item: Talent, location, marketing
- Highlight your marketing
- Highlight your collaboration
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Committee Decision
After all presentations a vote will be held for each event requesting funding.
Presenters are also included in the vote. One per organization.
Groups receiving an affirmative will receive an award letter that details the amount of funding for each request.
That award letter is the final decision of the committee.
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Payment Processing
Contracts will be drafted by the Center for Student Involvement.
Payments will be made by the Center for Student Involvement.
Reimbursements MUST be approved prior to the purchase of any item. That approval will come from Vance Pierce, Associate Director of the Center for Student Involvement.