Event Funding Board

The Student Organization Event Funding Board offers recognized student organizations an opportunity to receive funds for events throughout the academic year (fall and spring semesters only). The goal of this funding is to provide support for a wide breadth of student organizations to plan and execute events that are of broad appeal or fill a specific need. Recognized Student Organizations may receive funding from the Event Funding Board for one event each semester, but are welcome to apply as many times as they see fit.

Recognized student organizations have access to several funding sources. In addition to the Event Funding Board and the resources on Student Engagement's Canvas, your organization may be eligible for funding through Student Government, college councils, a national organization, or other sources. If you have questions, please contact Student Engagement at stuorgs@iastate.edu.

You must complete the Post-Event Report within 45 days of your event. Failure to complete this report will result in forfeiture of the allocated funding. Extensions may be granted at the discretion of the Event Funding Board. Email eventfunds@iastate.edu to make a request. View a list of Post-Event Report questions.

Your event must include all of the following components in your application. An incomplete application is not eligible for funding and will not be reviewed by the Event Funding Board.

  • Proof/confirmation of space reservation (can be an email screenshot)
  • Event entered in the Event Authorization System
    • Event Authorization approval required for funding reimbursement
  • A complete budget
  • If requesting funding for food, you must include a quote from the vendor

  • Entertainment events
  • Academic showcases
  • Recruitment events
  • Recreation/athletic events
  • Community service programs
  • Cultural celebrations
  • Open to all students

  • Brand new event ideas
  • Events with significant enhancements to previous years
  • Events with potential to attract a broad cross-section of the student body
  • Events hosted by multiple collaborating student organizations
  • Events with matching funds included in the budget

  • Gather all of your materials before starting your submission. View a list of submission questions.
  • Proposal submissions must be received at least 45 days before your event, excluding any University breaks. 
    • Events held in January should be submitted before Fall Break.
  • All proposals must include a completed event budget.
  •  Your event must be entered into the Event Authorization System before requesting funding.
    • Event approval is required for reimbursement
  • Requests of $1,000 or more will be asked to meet with the Event Funding Board.
  • Student organizations can apply for a maximum of $7,500/academic year.
    • Collaborating student organizations can be considered as separate requests.
  • Only one event per student organization per semester will be funded. 
    • Clubs and organizations can apply for more than one event, but only one will be chosen for funding.