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 | Open to all students who wish to engage and entertain the broader Stanford Student Community. Learn more here. | |
| 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 |
| Dialogue Grant Program | Up to $300 for a single applicant and $500 for two or more people applying as a group |
The deadline for fall applications is Wednesday, November 16th |
DGP provides funding and support for any member of the Stanford community to carry out a project or event that fosters diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity through intergroup communication. IBIC seeks to support individuals and groups who want to create spaces for authentic and vulnerable connection, where diverse experiences and identities can be explored. You can learn more and apply here. |
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 |