HERO area
For the 2026–2027 academic year, nearly $50,000 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: Award amounts vary, 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. Annually, up to $15,000 is awarded in total.
- 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. Annually, up to $5,000 is awarded in total.
- Deadline to apply: March 1 annually
ASUN Student Government
Wellness Grant
- 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, up to $2,000 per project request. Annually, up to $10,000 is awarded in total.
- Deadline to apply: March 1 annually
![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.