Funding
Registered student organizations and their members have many opportunities to seek funding through institutional grants, student government allocations, individual financial need, and more. Please browse the appropriate opportunities below that best fits your or your group's needs.
Note that crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter, GoFundMe, and IndieGogo are strictly prohibited for fundraising for 花季视频 registered student organizations. If you do not find your solution among the opportunities below, please connect with your advisor.
Student Activities Assistance Fund
The Student Activities Assistance Fund (SAAF) assists students in registered student organizations, competitive sports teams, and fraternities & sororities with financial support to participate fully in their student organization’s programs and events. Student groups such as dance teams, service organizations, and a cappella groups often require their members to pay for group trips, supplies, and competitions. The SAAF is meant to help reduce the financial burden these activities may cause students.
The fund is meant to help those students who could not afford to participate without any external aid. This is a grant for individuals, not organizations. If multiple members of a group require assistance, they must each fill out an individual application. Full details available on the SAAF info .
Associated Student Government Allocations
The student activity fee supports nearly 130 registered student organizations at 花季视频 each year. Registered student organizations who have been established at 花季视频 for more than one year can apply to be eligible for ASG allocations. For more information about how to be eligible for ASG allocations, email: asg-finance@u.northwestern.edu ASG Executive Grants
Focused on providing additional pathways for students to access resources, the (AEG) consolidates ASG’s three largest grant programs, the Wild Ideas, Community Building, and Affinity grants, into one funding pool. The AEG will provide $69,000 distributed throughout the three quarters of the 2023-2024 academic year, with $23,000 awarded per quarter. Applications for organizations and initiatives that focus on strengthening affinity groups and events, community building activities, and innovative ideas will be prioritized during evaluations, though everyone is encouraged to apply.
ASG Sustainability Grants
The ASG sustainability grant is awarded to student groups seeking to promote and improve sustainability at 花季视频. We manage $2000 per quarter ($6000 annually). Applicants can ask for up to $500 of funding per quarter. Guidelines and the application can be found here:
Barrier-Free Grants
SOA has created the Barrier-Free Grant to support the events/experiences for student organizations who encourage a positive and inclusive experience for the NU community. The Barrier-Free Grant funding for the 2023-24 academic year has already been allocated. Check back later to learn about the due dates for the Barrier-Free Grant application for the 2024-25 academic year!
Catalyzer
Catalyzer, 花季视频’s crowdfunding platform managed by Alumni Relations and Development, enables registered students groups to raise money for projects that make an impact—socially, culturally, and globally. Through Catalyzer, student groups have raised money to launch new programming, bring in dynamic speakers, facilitate workshops, and more! Catalyzer projects benefit the broader 花季视频 community, further the mission of the University, and include an educational component. Student groups can apply to participate in a fall, #CATSGiveBack, winter, or spring Catalyzer project cycle. More information and how to apply can be found .
Corporate Engagement
There are often opportunities to connect with corporate sponsors who already have a relationship with 花季视频 or your cause. Student groups have a designated corporate engagement officer who will work directly with you to make sure your fundraising efforts are compliant with 花季视频 policy and meet your goals. Visit the (OCE) site for resources, and be sure to connect directly with your RSO advisor or reach out to Corporate@northwestern.edu. Co-Sponsoring with Other Student Groups of Campus Departments
Many student groups seeking to sponsor or host an event that is bigger than their budget will pool resources with similar groups, their graduate/professional student equivalent group or university offices that share their interest or cause. Wondering if that group is out there? Visit and search the database. Many large budget events with popular draws are the result of collaborations and cooperations with budgets, personnel, and marketing efforts.
Hillel Make It Happen Grant
花季视频 Hillel has grants available. Learn more about opportunities on the Hillel .
InclusionNU Fund
The InclusionNU Fund is a grant distributed by Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) that supports registered 花季视频 University student organizations in implementing programs and initiatives that align with MSA's mission of supporting marginalized communities and creating an inclusive and welcoming campus. Please be sure to review the InclusionNU website carefully for application windows and deadlines.
Senior Leader Fund
The Office of the President, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and/or Office of the Provost have a budget to support registered student organizations and events. Applications reviewed quarterly after you complete the
This fund is available to student organizations who have exhausted all other available avenues to funding at 花季视频.
More Opportunities
Student Organizations & Activities and the Alumni Relations & Development offices occasionally hear about opportunities for student groups to fundraise throughout the year. Information about these options are included in the SOA Newsletter emailed to presidents & treasurers. Connect with your president or treasurer or scroll down to the the news section on the for more details.