CSF Application Guidelines
CSF supports activities designed to improve the quality of life of the broader community.
Organizations are expected to go to Student Government for funds for activities that enhance student life on campus such as (but not limited to):
RSO Fair
Shirts
Study Breaks
Gifts
First General Meeting
Volunteer Appreciation Parties
Late Policy: Any proposal turned in after the designated deadline will receive an automatic deduction of 25% of possible funding. Any proposal turned in after 24 hours of the deadline will not be accepted.
Leadership Conferences and Training Sessions: Funding for training sessions will require the organization to bring supporting documentation describing the events. Conferences and training sessions will be funded at a maximum of 50% of total cost.
Honorarium: Honorariums will be funded at a maximum of 50% of total cost.
Fundraising: 10% of total funds requested are expected to be raised by the organization.
Evaluating strength of proposal:
· Are the goals/objectives of the program/project realistic?
· What is the likelihood of success of the program/project over time?
· Given the project goals, does the budget reflect realistic expenditures?
· Is the budget accurate and clear?
· What is the level of effectiveness and efficiency of the program/project?
· What impact on the community will the program/project have?
· Is the community impact measurable? If so, does the organization have a plan in place?
· Has the organization included fundraising goals?
· How effectively has the organization used CSF in the past?
Finally, in an effort to encourage and support new programs, historically, the Committee has provided organizations making first-time requests with seed money based on the quality of their proposals and the merits of their program goals.
