For the 2025–2026 academic year, nearly $200,000 in grant funding is available to support RSO-led events, projects, and well-being initiatives.
Officers and leaders of Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) are encouraged to apply for these monies to expand their organization’s impact in the Husker community.
The Funds
UPC Nebraska
Fund Allocation Committee (FAC)
- Who can request: any Recognized Student Organization (RSO) that is in compliance with the Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement office.
- How funds can be used: To host an event or activity open to all UNL students to attend.
- Award amount: up to $1,500 per project request.
- Deadline to apply: no later than 30 days prior to the event
ASUN Student Government
Equity Grant
- Who can request: any Recognized Student Organization (RSO) that is in compliance with the Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement office.
- How funds can be used: Student-led projects directed toward improving improving and advancing the overall campus climate.
- Award amount: Award amounts vary. Up to $20,000 is awarded annually.
- Deadline to apply: March 1 annually
ASUN Student Government
Green Fund
- Who can request: any Recognized Student Organization (RSO) that is in compliance with the Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement office.
- How funds can be used: Student-led projects directed toward improving overall environmental sustainability on the university campus.
- Award amount: Award amounts vary. Up to $10,000 is awarded annually.
- Deadline to apply: March 1 annually
Vice Chancellor for Student Life
We Give Blood Grants: Recognized Student Organization Awards
- Who can request: any Recognized Student Organization (RSO) that is in compliance with the Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement office.
- How can it used: For projects that directly support student or community health and well-being in the areas of emotional, physical, or social well-being.
- Award amount: Award amounts vary. Minimum $500. Maximum $7,500. A total of $150,000 will be awarded.
- Deadline to apply: September 1, 2025 (preferred review); October 6, 2025 (final review)
![Members of the Horticulture Club talk with fellow students and hand out plants during the NVolvement Fair on Aug. 27. The club was one of 44 Recognized Student Organizations to funding from the university's Abbott prize. [Kristen Labadie | University Communication and Marketing]](/sites/unl.edu.student-involvement/files/styles/no_crop_960/public/media/image/250827_NVolvement_Fair_050.jpeg?itok=IW367o0o)
Abbott funds helping Huskers turn passion into community impacts
45 student-led well-being projects supported through Big Ten blood drive award
From an a cappella group to stargazing clubs, more than 40 registered student organizations are receiving a share of $150,000 in Abbott-funded grants — the latest step in the university’s effort to boost campus well-being through the inaugural $1 million Big Ten “We Give Blood” prize.