Funding Priorities

Funding from SGA will follow a tiered priorities list, as outlined below.
Student organizations are limited to a combined total of $1,000 per semester through the Fall/Spring Funding Week process across all six listed priorities.
Student organizations are limited to a combined total of $1,000 per academic year through the Special Request process across all six listed priorities.

Priority 1. On-Campus Programming

On-campus programming is any event, activity, or gathering which is open to the entire student body, with adequate advertising of the event around the campus. This may be in celebration of a particular (inter)national holiday or observance, a presentation by an organization, or service within campus.
The impact of On-Campus Programming is considered to be the best stewardship of SGA Special Request funds, as its efficacy and impact on campus is clearly visible.
Programming must be consistent with university guidelines and Marianist principles.
As On-Campus Programming must be approved by the Center for Student Involvement and University staff, all approvals must be met and verified before any funding is to be allocated towards the organization.
No funding will be allocated towards the rental of space, unless it is an area of campus in which rental costs apply.
A report on the event, including attendance numbers, unused materials / food, and a short statement as to impact on campus must be provided following the event.
Fall/Spring Funding Limits: Groups may receive up to $1,000 for events throughout the semester.
Special Request Funding Limits: Groups may receive up to $1,000 for events throughout the academic year.

Leadership and Organizational Development includes, but is not limited to, attendance at a conference or training, attendance at a competition or tournament for sports teams, or hosting a conference/tournament.
Activities within these development opportunities must be consistent with university guidelines and Marianist principles.
A report on the event, including attendance numbers, unused materials / food, and a short statement as to impact on the individuals and campus must be provided following the event.
If there are any monetary winnings from the event, SGA is entitled to an amount up to half of that allocated to the event.
Fall/Spring Funding Limits: Groups may receive up to $1,000 for development events throughout the semester. Groups may only receive up to $250 per individual. SGA will prioritize funding of registration fees over travel costs.
Special Request Funding Limits: Groups may receive up to $1,000 for development events throughout the academic year. Groups may only receive up to $250 per individual. SGA will prioritize funding of registration fees over travel costs.

Capital Investments are defined as materials needed to operate the organization that will last for a minimum of 4 years, and are considered too large an expenditure to fit the supplies category.

If a capital expenditure exceeds the funding limits of SGA, the organization may re-apply for the additional needed funds for the investment on a semesterly basis. The funding rate will be evaluated by the Senate when an organization re-applying appears on the senate floor.

Capital materials or equipment remain the property of the SGA, and may be recalled by SGA at any time. Organizations which fail to produce the equipment may be liable for its cost.

Fall/Spring Funding Limits: Groups may receive up to $1,000 for capital investments within one semester.

Special Request Funding Limits: Groups may receive up to $1,000 for capital investments within one academic year.

Supplies include office supplies, items required for meetings, or materials needed to market and operate the organization, with a lifespan of less than 4 years.

Fall/Spring Funding Limits: Groups may receive up to $500 for supplies within one semester.

Special Request Funding Limits: Groups may receive up to $400 for supplies within one academic year.

This category is inclusive of all activities open to all students, not falling under an above priority, and often with an associated fee.

Activities within these opportunities must be consistent with university guidelines and Marianist principles.

Funds must be equally distributed across all students choosing to attend the trip.

Fall/Spring Funding Limits: Groups may only receive up to $750 total. Groups may receive up to $200 per individual for travel/registration fees.

Special Request Funding Limits: Groups may receive up to $750 per academic year. Groups may receive up to $200 per individual for travel/registration fees.

Events/activities that fall outside of priorities 1-5 are not eligible for fall or spring funding.

Events/activities that fall outside of priorities 1-5 may be eligible for up to $750 per academic year in special request funding.

Travel expenses, including those for non-community members attending campus for campus events, are limited to $150.00 per person.