Fund Allocation Committee

Providing funds to Recognized Student Organizations for certain expenses related to hosting a student-planned event or activity that is open to all UNL students. Up to $1,500 can be requested.

Questions? Send a message to upcexternalVP@unl.edu

Deadline To Apply

No later than 30 days prior to the event.

What qualifies for funding?

Only certain expenses incurred by a Recognized Student Organization for the planning and hosting of an event can be considered for FAC funds.

Eligible expenses

Examples of expenses that qualify for FAC funds, but not limited to:

venue rental
sound equipment rental
publicity costs
refreshments

Not eligible

conference registrations, travel, or lodging
events only open to individuals/members of specific groups
direct donations to non‐profits or community organizations
political campaigns
office supplies

Criteria + Application

Must be a Recognized Student Organization (RSO) that is in compliance with the Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement office.
Funding application must be submitted no later than 30 days prior to the event.
Up to $1,500 in funds can be requested.
Prior to applying for FAC funds, the RSO must submit an Event Planning & Registration (EPR) Form in NvolveU for the event outlined in the funding application.
For groups that receive funding, UPC Nebraska will serve as an anonymous funding source and should not be recognized publicly as a sponsor.
Within 30 days following the event, the RSO must complete and submit the RSO Funding Post Event Survey in NvolveU.
Each RSO is eligible for funding only once in a two-year period.

Applications are evaluated on:

Do the requested funds meet the guidelines?
The requesting RSO has not received funding in the current or previous academic year.
The event is open to the whole student body and would benefit the campus community.
The application is comprehensive and well written.

Timeline / Process

RSO submits application no less than 30 days prior to the event.
UPC Nebraska's Fund Allocation Committee reviews application and makes a recommendation to the director of Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement.
Final approval (or denial) of funding is made by the director of Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement.
UPC Nebraska communicates the decision to the RSO.
Appeal Process, if necessary.
RSO hosts the event
Within 30 days after the event, the RSO must complete and submit the RSO Funding Post-Event Survey in NvolveU.
When all criteria and requirements are met, the allocated funds are transferred to the RSO's SOFS account.

Selection

UPC Nebraska's Fund Allocation Committee – comprised of members from UPC's Executive Board – review applications and make a recommendation to the Director of Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement regarding which applications should receive funding.

The Director of Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement makes the final approval of which projects are funded.

Appeal Process

An RSO that is denied funding based on timeliness of application, lack of funding availability, or who requested monies for which FAC funding is not allowed may not appeal FAC’s decision.

If an RSO believes a funding decision does not comport with applicable law or UNL policy, the RSO or a representative may file an appeal. The complainant has five (5) business days after receipt of the written post‐meeting decision to file an appeal. Such appeal must be in writing and state the reason believed the funding was wrongfully denied or reduced. The appeal shall be limited to the question of whether the application was properly denied pursuant to the applicable law or University policy and only to those issues raised in the written appeal. Written appeals should be emailed to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Engagement and Success. An appeal is deemed ‘filed’ on the date it is sent via e‐mail. The FAC shall abide by the decision of the appeal officer.

Before starting an application, gather and prepare these items:

Itemized list of all expenses.
SOFS account number and balance.
Explanation of other income sources for the event.
The amount of money to be used from your SOFS account. If no monies will be used, prepare a statement explaining why not.

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RSO Funding Post-Event Survey

Available in NvolveU. Must be completed and submitted within 30 days post-event.

Within the survey, the RSO is required to submit:

copies of all bills, invoices, contracts, and receipts pertaining to the allocation;
a photo from the event;
a promotional flyer/piece/image for the event.

A transfer of funds will be made to the RSO SOFS Account only after the RSO has submitted the Post Event Survey with all required documentation.

Any RSO failing to complete the survey within 30 days post-event will forfeit the allocated funds and the RSO will be ineligible for future FAC funding. The forfeited funds will be made available to other RSOs.