Guidelines
- Requests will be adjusted to comply with the Maximum Funding Standards
- USG funding is intended to be supplemental
- The Finance Committee will prioritize requests of $500 or less
- Travel expenses will be the last priority of USG funding
- The Finance Committee will not consider multiple requests for the same items
- Funding for an event must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the event
- No retroactive funding will be approved
- The Finance Committee will use discretion to ensure the longevity of funding
- The maximum funding available per event request or organization is $7,000, and the maximum funding available per event request overall is also $7,000.
Funding Guideline Category | Amount | Description | Notes for ASO/GSO's | Notes for CLO/SSO's |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organizational Support | $1,500 | This category pertains to items that will be used by a student organization over the span of multiple events and/or facilitates the core mission of the organization. | Do not have to store equipment purchased in an on campus location | Must be stored in an on campus location |
| Materials Support | $250 | Materials Support - This category pertains to materials or items that facilitate engagement. Items purchased under this category must be used for internal organizational operations, and can be used for organizational outreach events. Organizations must note that these items may not be resold. They also cannot be distributed outside of University of Iowa Students. We require organizations to provide an explanation of what the item will be used for. | Do not have to store equipment purchased in an on campus location | Must be stored in an on campus location |
| General Food | $150/ per semester | Organizations may receive funding for general food which includes standard meals, snacks, beverages, and basic serving supplies that do not have specific cultural connection. | ||
| Cultural Engagment Food | $700 | USG supports organizations that broaden their horizons by engaging with food traditions that reflect the customs, practices, or heritage of a community. This category is intended for meals or ingredients that help your organization explore new cultural experiences or connect with the background and identity of a group. Requests should clearly explain the cultural significance of the food and how it contributes to the purpose of your event or activity. General meals or standard catering that lack a cultural connection should be requested through other available funding categories. | ||
| Conference Registration | $500 | Funding from conference registration will not count against your maximum funding from travel. | Ineligible | Eligible |
| Travel | $3,000 | Including additional questions - What is the total estimated milage of your trip? (to the location and back, and any travel you expect in such location), Will your organization use Fleet Services or personal vehicles?, If you are using fleet services, what vehicle are you planning on renting. Fleet Services can only be used for Regional/National conferences. | Ineligible | Eligible |
Failure to comply with maximum funding standards will result in a loss of allocated funds and/or probation of funds by USG. USG reserves the right to freeze accounts if money is being used in an unethical or suspicious manner. USG also reserves the right to audit any one account at any time if the student organization is recognized by the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government.