Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Sources of On-Campus Funding
Primary Sources of Funding
| Web Site | Award Range | When to Apply | Notes/Req's |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSU Annual Grants - Undergraduate Senate Appropriations Committee | Large one-time budget allocation for following year | Winter Quarter prior to funding needs, decided during spring ASSU election |
Application, Interview, and student body approval required. Approps Office Hours here |
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ASSU Standard Grants - Undergraduate Senate Appropriations Committee |
$0 - $6,000 throughout the year ($7000 cap for Community Service Groups) |
At least 3 weeks before the event. No retroactive funding. |
Application, Interview, and Senate approval required. Approps Office Hours here |
| ASSU Quick Grants - Undergraduate Senate Appropriations Committee | $0 - $6,000 throughout the year | 2 weeks or less before the event. No retroactive funding. | Application, Interview, and Approps approval required. Approps Office Hours here |
| ASSU General Fees - Graduate Student Council | $6,000 per year cumulative | At least 3 weeks before the event | Application and Interview required. The events must have an impact on graduate student life. |
| ASSU Special Fees | $6000+ one-time budget for following year | Early Winter Quarter for following academic year, decided during spring ASSU election | Attend a required workshop. Must serve both undergraduates and graduates |
| The Stanford Fund Partnership (TSF) | Ranges. Max of $10,000 | Primary funding done in Spring Quarter for following academic year. Small round in Fall Quarter. | Attend a required workshop. |
Secondary Sources of Funding
| Web Site | Award Range | When to Apply | Notes/ Req's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office of the Vice President for the Arts |
$100-$5000 per project sponsor, per year |
At least 4-6 weeks before the event |
For on-campus performances and exhibitions led by and featuring Stanford students |
| ASSU Speakers Bureau | $1,500 per VSO per quarter, up to $3,000 per group per year | At least 4 weeks before the event |
Co-sponsors speaker events, funds used for speaker honoraria |
| Bechtel International Center's Billie Achilles Fund | Up to $1,000 per event or up to $3,000/year | Second Friday of the activity quarter | Activities should be held in the Bechtel International Center building. Must be focused on international topics. |
| Bingham Fund for Student Innovation in Human Biology | Large grants | Apply by Oct 31 or April 30 | For HumBio majors only |
| Stanford Student Campus Engagement Mini-Grant | Up to $2,000 twice per year |
Nov. 29 - Jan. 1 2022 Jan. 24 - Feb 7 Feb. 28 - March 14 April 4 - April 18 |
Open to all students who wish to engage and entertain the broader Stanford Student Community. |
| Haas Center: Cardinal Commitment Grants | Up to $2,000 per group per year | Rolling |
Open to community service groups. Requires that groups must have tried to obtain funding through ASSU and TSF first. Contact Pete Cerneka for advising and more details. |
| Haas Center: Event Co-Sponsorship | Varies | Rolling | Must align with Haas Center's mission: to realize a just and sustainable world through service, scholarship, and community partnerships. Requests must be made at least 30 days prior to event. Contact Pete Cerneka for advising and more details. |
| Haas Center: Social Impact Groups | Up to $6,500 per group per year | Rolling | For larger or more complex program funding needs. Programming should focus on helping implement innovations that address social issues. Contact Pete Cerneka for advising and more details. |
| Stanford Concert Network | Varies | Contact in Spring quarter for following year's events. | Co-sponsors events and concerts. Provides limited but affordable technical services. |
| School of Engineering | Up to $5,000 per group per year | Deadlines are by quarter | Open to student groups with Engineering focus |
Tertiary Sources of Funding
| Web Site | Award Range | When to Apply | Notes/Req's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other VSOs | Varies | Rolling | Collaborate with related student groups for cosponsorships. Contact OSE or consult the VSO roster for leadership information. |
| Black Community Services Center | $100 - $200 | At least 2 weeks before the activity | Supports activities that touch on the African American Diaspora. Contact the Asst. Director or Director. |
| Dorm Governments (Check GrantEd for contact information) |
$50 - $100 per dorm per year | Rolling | Contact the dorm government. |
| Queer Student Resources | $0 - $300 | At least 2 weeks prior to the event |
Activities must help LGBTQ students thrive at Stanford. Contact QuEst at lgbtquest@stanford.edu or request funding directly. |
| Native American Community Center | $50 - $100 | At least 2 weeks before the activity | For educational and cultural programming. Support from additional sponsors is a plus. |
| Hillel @ Stanford | $0 - $180 | At least 2 weeks prior to the event |
Events must relate to Jewish religious/cultural life or interfaith work. Contact Asst. Director |