Start Up Funds Request Form

I STARTUP Funds Request Form for Temporary OrganizationsDue date: At least fifteen (15) business days before supplies/servicesReturn to: Office of Student Activities and Services, UW 133.are actually neededIPLEASE TYPEDate Submitted:A. Organization Contact InformationOrganization Name:Contact Name (President or Vice-President):Contact Phone:Contact Email:B. Supplies/Services InformationDate Supplies/Services Needed:Specify how Supplies/Services will be used:C. Item ListQty Location/Business Item Description Unit Cost Total CostIf you need more space, submit an additionalsheet.TOTALCheck this box if item substitutionsare allowed.D. CertificationI certify that all items requested on this form will be used for organizational start-up purposes. I understand that submittingfalse information is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.Signed:Position:Date:Page 1 of 1OSAS Rev. 5/10

START UP Funds for Temporary Organizations:InstructionsPurposeThe Office of Student Activities and Services (OSAS) offers Start Up Funds totemporary student organizations that have submitted a 'Registration For New StudentOrganizations' form to our office. The Start Up Funds are meant to assist these neworganizations to focus on building a strong organization in their first critical monthsinstead of worrying about financesSeeking support through Start Up Funds is strictly optional.ParametersAmounts available:Up to Fifty Dollars ($50) is available for temporary organizations. This money is notavailable as cash. These funds are to help cover initial costs for officesupplies/services only.If there are supplies or services not offered by our office, then we may be able to workwith you to secure what you need.Stages of funding:The first stage for a temporary organization is to develop a constitution and submit thenecessary forms within thirty days. During this stage the organization is automaticallyeligible for Fifty ($50) Dollars worth of office supplies/services. If their constitution isapproved by the Committee on Student Organizations, and they submit all forms, thenthey become a newly recognized student organization.Term Limit:Temporary/new organizations may have access to Start Up Funds within their firstsemester only.Money is dedicated in the budget for specific semesters. Funding will be given on afirst-come, first-served basis until the total Start Up Funds budget available fortemporary/new organizations is exhausted.Procedurea. When organizations submit their 'Registration for New Student Organizations' form,they must indicate whether they plan to apply for Start Up Funds.b. If seeking financial support (anytime within the semester), they must fill out andsubmit a Start Up Request Form. The form must be submitted at least fifteen (15)business days in advance of the day actually needed.Page 1 of 2OSAS Rev. 5/10

c. Once the Start Up Request Form is submitted, the OSAS will check whether theorganization is eligible and how much money remains for them.d. The organization may continue to make requests until its Start Up funds has beenexhausted.If you have any questions about Start Up Funds, contact the Student ServicesGeneralist at UW 133 or by phone at 361-570-4102.Page 2 of 2OSAS Rev. 5/10