ASUSF Grant Funding

ASUSF Grant Funding [FUNDING CLOSED]

ASUSF Grant Funding allows eligible undergraduate student organizations (USOs) the resources to request funds that will support the development of their organization. 

The total amount allocated to ASUSF Grant Funding for 2026-27 is $50,000.

Eligibility

Any undergraduate student organization registered with SLE. Organizations shall be in good standing and in compliance with all USF, SLE, and ASUSF rules and regulations.

Award Limits

Student organizations may be allocated up to one (1) $500 award per semester. Total awards for the academic year cannot exceed $1,000. Funding will not be awarded for retroactive events or expenses. Organizations cannot utilize the funds towards an event that has received ASUSF Event Funding.

Funding Parameters

Items Considered For Funding

  • Marketing and promotional materials
  • On-campus events not awarded ASUSF Event Funding
  • Off-campus events
  • Conference travel
  • Organization apparel or stoles

Items Not Eligible for Funding

  • Gas or rental cars
  • Gift cards
  • Fundraisers
  • Any events or travel not submitted to SLE on the required timelines
  • Any items not aligned with SLE student organization financial policies

Application Timelines

Applications need to be submitted to the Finance Committee at least two (2) academic weeks prior to the date when funds are needed for purchases.

  • Organizations must submit the SLE Off-Campus Event/Travel Notification Form at least two (2) full academic weeks before an off-campus event in San Francisco or five (5) full academic weeks before off-campus travel in order to request any related funding. 

Application Review & Decisions 

  • The ASUSF Finance Committee will deliberate on all applications, which shall include a detailed budget using the ASUSF Funding Template (below) and a description of how the funds will contribute to the development of the organization.
  • Organizations will be notified about the outcome of the funding request within one (1) week of the applicable review and decision.

Application Requirements

  • Organizations that do not meet their proposed revenue will be required to make up the difference using their organization’s finances. 
  • Marketing materials must include ASUSF Activity Fee Logo.
  • Organizations must maintain active communication with SLE to complete purchases. Unresponsiveness for more than one (1) week at any point during the planning process may result in award cancellation. 
  • After each awarded is closed out, a post-funding form will be sent out for the organization to complete. If the post-funding form is not completed in the same semester of the award, the organization will be ineligible for funding for one (1) semester.

2025-26 ASUSF budget template (example included)2025-26 ASUSF Funding Application [CLOSED]