Grant Opportunities

Funding is an issue for most organizations, so you may be wondering how your student group can secure additional funding on campus. You can start by applying for the various funding opportunities available to student organizations at UW-Madison.

This list is by no means a complete list; however, these organizations and departments have consistently been supportive of student organizations over the years. Each grant has its own eligibility requirements and deadlines, so read each web site carefully before applying.

Polygon Engineering Student Council

• Must be registered with both the SLC and CfLI to be eligible
• Organizations must be represented at two-thirds of the general body meetings and also at the annual elections in order to apply
• Requests for grants less than $500 will be voted on during general body meetings
• Requests for funding over $500 will be reviewed by a committee of faculty, staff and students and must meet the semester deadline
• Grants support a variety of activities; however, they do not fund food

Associated Students of Madison Grants

• Travel and Event Grants — Apply six weeks in advance for all requests.
• Operations Grants — Applications are available in December for the following school year to help cover printing, office supplies, postage, etc.
• Open Fund — Grants of up to $200 per group available until March 1st or until the money runs out

Multicultural Council Grants

• Multicultural/diversity program co-sponsorship
• Must apply 60 days in advance for all requests over $2,500; 30 days in advance for grants under $2,500

Wisconsin Union Directorate Grants

• Funding for costs associated with late night events on campus, Thursday through Saturday from 9 p.m.–2 a.m.
• Co-sponsorship of committee-related campus events

Wisconsin Experience Grants

• Co-sponsorship for educational events on campus that support a welcoming and inclusive campus climate, up to $2000 per group/per year
• No financial support for student travel

Wisconsin Alumni Association Student Organization Grants

• Support for non-alcoholic events on campus
• Must foster diversity/inclusion on campus and include alumni component

Morgridge Center for Public Service Grants

• Small grants (up to $200) for local service projects or Alternative Breaks

University Health Services Grants

• $50-500 for collaboration between two or more registered student organizations
• Events fostering diversity/inclusion are encouraged.

University Lectures Committee

• Support to host a distinguished lecture on campus

Kemper K. Knapp Bequest

• Can only apply with departmental sponsorship

UW-Madison Center for Leadership and Involvement

• Funding Resource Packet, 2009-2010