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Club & Organization Funding

Every semester, the Appropriations Board allocates roughly $114,000 to eligible recognized student clubs and organizations at the University of Arizona. These funds help support:

  • Hosting events
  • Attending conferences or competitions
  • Purchasing supplies, merch, or equipment 

Your request should align with UA’s educational mission and enhance the campus experience — basically, it should benefit the Wildcat community in some meaningful way.

We have a limited funding available and funds are never guaranteed. Do not rely on funding through Student Engagement & Traditions (SET) as your sole source of financial support.  

Timeline & Submission Rules
StepDeadline
Submit applicationEvery Thursday by 2:00 PM
Appropriations Board meetingFollowing Wednesdays at 2:00 PM

⚠️ Only the first 20 complete applications submitted each week are reviewed.

What Can You Apply For?

General Funding

  • Merchandise
  • Equipment
  • Event supplies
  • Room or venue reservations

Travel Funding

  • Conference/competition registration
  • Airfare
  • Lodging (hotel or Airbnb)
Rules to Keep in Mind
  • We are now considering events/travel that occurred 3 weeks before the award date for reimbursement - email clubs@arizona.edu with questions
  • Allocated funds can’t be transferred between categories
  • Stick to what you proposed — no off-budget purchases
  • At least one club or organization member must attend the board meeting
  • Reimbursements require itemized receipts
  • Funds are only for students and student-led events
  • UA Printing & Publishing (FastCopy) must be offered first right of refusal (ABOR rule)
  • Clubs and organizations charging over $500 in dues per member per year are not eligible
  • Travel/events must occur between September–Spring Commencement
  • Limit of 4 original funding requests per year
  • Fall deadline for purchases: Last day before Thanksgiving Break
  • Spring deadline: Third Monday in April
Reminders & Final Notes
  • Just because something was funded last year doesn’t mean it will be again
  • Policies and board decisions can change yearly
  • Always reference the Club and Organization Handbook for current guidelines
  • Student Engagement & Traditions (SET) reserves the right to update rules or procedures at any time
Questions?

We’re here to help you get it right!
Email clubs@arizona.edu with any questions or for help navigating the process.

Student Engagement & Traditions (SET) reserves the right to update or change rules and policies and/or the Club and Organization Handbook without notice. 

Applications can be found on Campus Groups. Follow the steps below to apply for funding.

  • Log in to Campus Groups
  • Once on your club’s main page click “Manage” in the center.
  • On the left side is a menu - towards the bottom click “Money”
  • The second tab is “Budgeting”, click on it and you'll see 2026-2027 Appropriations Funding.
  • Top right says “Create Budget Request.”
  • Follow the instructions on what to upload and submit.