Grants

New Student Organization Fund

Why was this fund established?

New student organizations on campus often have great ideas, inspiration, and the drive to make positive change for our campus and community but get stalled in their efforts to move forward because they lack funds to get started. The Student Activities team hopes to support these organizations by providing a New Organization Fund that will support these groups.

Who can apply?

New organizations in their first academic year of being active (and reviving groups that have been inactive for at least two academic years, but not more than three, and do not already have an established C-Fund with a balance greater than a $100) that have completed the registration process through the Student Center. To be considered a registered student organization, groups must complete the process outlined in the student organization registration guide.
Organizations whose mission and purpose is to benefit Rice University, not personal use, or funding that benefits an individual (Rice Purchasing Manual).

Source of the New Student Organization Fund

The money that will support the New Student Organization Fund will be a percentage of the funds from the Student Activities Presidents Programming Fund dollars allocated by the SAPP committee to support new organizations. Students should be aware that this means that the source for this funding is limited and there may be new organizations that are not funded in full or at all.

Funding Amounts

New Student Organization Grants will be no more than $250. For larger projects and events, organizations should consider applying to the SAPP fund. You may be asked to meet with staff from the Student Center prior to a decision being made about funding. The Student Activities team will inform you of the amount awarded after reviewing your information below.

Funds will be deposited to your student organization's account. Forms for reimbursements are available in the Student Center. Organizations may request to use a purchasing card to avoid out of pocket expenses.

Please fill out the form online (NetID protected Form).

Student Association Initiative Fund

What does this support and who can apply?

The SA Initiative Fund supports new, undergraduate student-related programming or initiatives that enhance campus spirit, expand educational and cultural opportunities, and/or provide opportunities that otherwise seem valuable to students.

How and when to apply?

Applications are due once in the fall and spring semesters. More information on specific deadline and how to apply can be found on the Student Association website.