Check out the resources below for more information on registered student organization finances! Have any specific questions? Check out our student organization finances handbook!
Can't find the answer to your question? Email us at studentorgs@uky.edu.
Check out the resources below for more information on how your registered student organization can get funding or fundraise! Have any specific questions? Check out our student organization finances handbook!
Can't find the answer to your question? Email us at studentorgs@uky.edu.
Registered student organizations are able to apply for funding through the UK Student Government Association. Organizations may apply for multiple grants to reach a combined maximum total of $2,000 per fiscal year. Interested in applying for SGA Grant Funding? Check out below for more information and their website to find out more about each grant and the process here.
The General Funding Grant is used for any general expenses incurred by the organization, including, but not limited to, events, programming, supplies, or other org resources.
The Service Grant is intended for community service projects benefitting the UK or Kentucky community. This grant may also be used to host philanthropic events for the purpose of fundraising for a non-profit organization.
Beneficial services include, but are not limited to, mental, physical, or emotional wellness; academic success; sustainability; community engagement; basic needs; or animal care services.
The Travel and Recruitment Grant may be used to attend conferences, seminars, or competitions. Organizations can receive funding for the event registration, travel, and lodging expenses up to the maximum grant amount. Conferences may pertain to academic research; professional networking; leadership development; community engagement; or club sports.
If the organization requests lodging expenses, UKSGA will only cover up to the per diem lodging rate of the city in question per person. Per diem rates can be found here
This grant is designed to increase your organization's presence on campus through promotion to potential new members. This grant may cover tabling expenses, promotional items, and university-approved printing services. You may order the approved items you need from a list of approved vendors.
Check out some of the ways Registered Student Organizations can fundraise! Registered student organizations may fundraise however they would like as long as funds go to a non-profit (on or off-campus) or the organization itself.
Only certain registered student organizations, in accordance with Administrative Regulation 4:1, may utilize University of Kentucky at the beginning of their name.
In addition, no registered student organization may reference the University of Kentucky in any way when creating or printing graphics, including but not limited to the following (unless previous approval was provided in writing):
If your group has previous approval to reference University of Kentucky when creating and printing graphics, please remember that only certain vendors may be used when printing merchandise to sell. Reach out to studentorgs@uky.edu for questions!