Funding Sources Advising/Managed by CSI
Undergraduate RSOs Only
Center for Student Involvement – Club Finance Council Grant
Club Finance Council (CFC) is an ASUCD-funded program that provides grants to help pay for educational programs, guest speakers, conferences, performances, cultural shows, publications and other events that enrich campus life. Registered undergraduate student organizations in good standing with the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) are eligible to apply for funding.
Funding Amount: Up to $2000/year
Deadline for Application:See website
How often can you apply? Unlimited up to $2000/year
Office Location:Center for Student Involvement, Memorial Union 442
Contact: CFC Student Manager
Phone #:530-754-8737
E-mail: csigrants@ucdavis.edu
Student Development Funds promotes the development of undergraduate student interaction, and is sponsored on behalf of the vice chancellor for Student Affairs. The funds may be used to support the cost of a variety of events, all within the scope of the benefit to undergraduate students.
Funding Amount: Varies
Open to: Undergraduate RSOs
Application Deadline: Must be submitted at least two weeks before event for consideration
How often can you apply? Up to 2 times per-quarter
Phone #: (530) 752-2416
E-mail: vcsastudentdevelopmentfunds@ucdavis.edu
Graduate RSOs Only
The UC Davis Graduate Student Association offers a variety of funding opportunities to Graduate Student Organizations. These include Department Funding, Orientation Funding, Travel Awards, and Special Projects Funding.
Contact: SA Treasurer
Email: gsatreasurer@ucdavis.edu
Undergraduate and Graduate RSOs
Center for Student Involvement - Beyond Tolerance Grant
The Beyond Tolerance Grant, sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) in partnership with the Office of Campus Community Relations, provides monetary support for up to $200 for programs and events. It is part of the Hate-Free Campus Initiative, created to confront and stop acts of hate, foster a greater awareness of and appreciation for diversity, promote civility and respect in our human interactions, and build a more inclusive campus community.
Funding Amount: Up to $200/year
Deadline for Application: Varies
How often can you apply? Unlimited
Office Location: Center for Student Involvement, Memorial Union 442
Contact: Joseph Martinez, CSI Coordinator
Phone #: 530-752-4910
E-mail: jammartinez@ucdavis.edu
The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF)
The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) promotes sustainable development by providing necessary monetary resources to the UC Davis community. As part of a higher education institution, TGIF will involve and educate students of all backgrounds by empowering them to develop, propose, and enact sustainable projects on campus.
Funding Amount: Fall mini-grants must be $200-$2,000. Spring grants must be greater than $2,000.
Deadline for Application: Varies, depending on grant cycle
Contact: TGIF Grant Manager
E-mail: TGIF@ucdavis.edu
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual Resource Center (LGBTQIA RC) Grant
The LGBTQIA Resource Center wants to help you have a successful event or program. They can provide you with logistical help, planning advice and/or through their grant program.
Funding Amount: Varies, on average $50-$100
Deadline for Application: Varies, applications are reviewed on Fridays
How often can you apply? Unlimited
Office Location: LGBTQIA RC located on the first floor of Student Community Center
Student Recruitment and Retention Center (SRRC) Grant
The SRRC Grant provides funding for organizations planning programs that support and promote outreach and retention to students of underrepresented and historically under-served communities. Retention Goal: To support enrolled undergraduates and graduate students to strengthen retention services. Outreach Goal: To promote and support academic preparation, leadership training, and cultural enrichment activities for non-college tracked youth (K-20).
Funding Amount: Up to $1000
Deadline for Application: By 11:45pm on the deadline for the grant period
How often can you apply? Unlimited
Contact: Mayra Llamas, Program Consultant, SRRC
Phone #: 530-752-7280
Office Location: SRRC located on the first floor of Student Community Center
E-mail: srrc.grants@gmail.com
Principles of Community Awards
The Office of Campus Community Relations, in partnership with the Student Assistants to the Chancellor, invites all registered student clubs or organizations to apply for the Principles of Community Awards. The purpose of this grant award is to provide funding for registered student organizations committed to fostering the Principles of Community (POC) at UC Davis and aspiring to implement activities or programs that exemplify and promote the POC throughout the student community.
Funding Amount: Varies by award type
Application Deadline: Events must occur during winter or spring quarter. Deadline will occur during winter quarter.
How often can you apply? Once per year
Phone #: 530-752-2440
E-mail: sac@ucdavis.edu
Woman's Resource and Research Center (WRRC) Grant
The WRRC offers a wide range of co-sponsorship - monetary funds, in-kind supplies and materials, WRRC career and intern staff time (i.e. facilitate or speak on a topic), graphic design publicity, photocopy printing; PR/publicity, WRRC room space (i.e. North Hall - Righteous Babes Lounge, Library, and 113 North Hall), and bullhorn access (sound permit required per campus policy).
Funding Amount: Varies
Application Deadline: Allow 2-3 weeks for consideration/approval of proposal and application
How often can you apply? Unlimited
Phone #: 530-752-3372
E-mail: wrrc@ucdavis.edu
The Dean Witter Fund promotes informal faculty-student interaction and was established by a contribution from Dean Witter, founder of the San Francisco investment firm. Funds may be used to defer the cost of a variety of events, including meals on campus, at local restaurants, or informal gatherings.
Funding Amount: Varies
Eligibility: All events must include undergraduate students and at least one faculty member. Eligible attendees include faculty, teaching assistants and undergraduate students currently enrolled in the class.
Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted at least one month PRIOR to the event.
E-mail: deanwitterfund@ucdavis.edu
The initiative will provide co-sponsorship, both financial and logistical, to support student led organizations.
Contact: Rena Horse, Student Affairs Officer, Native American Studies
Email: rdhorse@ucdavis.edu
Center for Chicanx and Latinx Academic Student Success
The Center works with organizations to co-sponsor and collaborate on events to support Chicanx and Latinx academic success and empowerment.
Contact: Cirilio Cortez, Director of Strategic Chicana/o and Latina/o Retention Initiatives
Email: cccortez@ucdavis.edu
Center for Student Involvement RSO Jobs
The Center for Student Involvement occasionally hires registered student organizations to assist with setup, breakdown and other logistical activities for events such as Picnic Day, the Buzz and the Involvement Fair. These opportunities are announced in the CSI Weekly Bulletin.
Contact: CSI
Email: getinvolved@ucdavis.edu
Pepsi has donated funding to Center for Student Involvement (CSI) for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) to purchase Pepsi products for their on campus events. Only complete applications submitted by the appropriate deadline will be considered for review by CSI. An RSO must be in good standing with CSI to be eligible for funding.
Funding Amount: Up to $200/year in product
Deadline for Application:Ongoing
How often can you apply? Unlimited
Office Location: Center for Student Involvement, Memorial Union 442
Contact: Joseph Martinez, CSI Coordinator
Phone #: 530-752-4910
E-mail: jammartinez@ucdavis.edu
UC Davis Games Area - Special Event Fundraising
The UC Davis Games Area is interested in providing a wide variety of Special Events hosted by student organizations and student-focused campus groups. Special Event hosts have the ability to customize the Games Area to better serve their interests and participants, including setting their own music, playing movies, setting up a table for promotion or merchandise sales, playing their own games, and more! Fundraising opportunities coincide with hosting Special Events. For full details, please see the Special Event Contract.
Funding Amount: Varies
Deadline for Application:Ongoing
Phone #: 530-752-2580
E-mail: thegamesarea@ucdavis.edu