Apply for a Grant or New Club Start-Up Funding

Grants Process

Grants Specs: Typically more than $350, does not have to be an on-campus event (can be equipment, for example). Grants can be club-specific or members only event. 

1. Go to CLARK ENGAGE, and then proceed to FORMS (on the left side of the website, looks like a bulleted list), and then follow the instructions on the GRANTS REQUEST form

2. You will then receive email confirmation from the Grants committee, and you will schedule a meeting during the Grants meeting time, to explain your grant request in more detail.

3. The Grants Committee this semester meets Monday 6-8pm in the CUSC Office (located in UC). The committee will deliberate, with you, and format a recommendation to the Student Council (which the Grants Chair) will present on how much to allocate. 

4. We have several funds we can take from which are Special Allocations, Advocacy and Equipment.

5. If approved, the Grants committee will present your request with their funding recommendation to Council, and you will receive an email with the information on how to obtain the Grant for spending through SLICE (Student Leadership, Identity & Community Engagement )

6. Please note your must have approved charter by the CUSC Judiciary Commitee and must follow University & SLICE purchasing policies.

                                                                                  New Club Start-Up Fund Process

1. Fund Purpose: The New Club Start-Up Fund is for newly recognized student organizations to support initial club needs, such as equipment, marketing materials, or first events.

2. Eligibility: Only new clubs with an approved charter by the CUSC Judiciary Committee can apply.

3. Application:
   3.1. Go to CLARK ENGAGE.
   3.2. Select FORMS from the left-hand menu.
   3.3. Complete the New Club Start-Up Fund Request Form following the provided instructions.

4. Treasurer Review:
   4.1.  The CUSC Treasurer will review each application on a rolling basis, considering both the details of your request and whether your RSO has an approved charter.

5. Approval & Funding:
   5.1. If approved, the Treasurer will send an email outling how much the request was approved of and guidance on next steps to access and spend the funds through SLICE (Student Leadership, Identity & Community Engagement).

6. Purchasing Requirements: All spending must follow University and SLICE purchasing policies.

7. Please note new clubs can receive up to $350 towards this fund for WHOLE academic year.