Please take a look below to see which Fund best matches your need. Hard copies will be available on 2nd floor of Eshlemen.

• Academic Opportunity Fund
• Intellectual Community Fund
• Educational Enhancement Fund
• Community Building Fund
• Leadership Development Fund
• Multicultural Fund
• Culture Show Fund
• Grants Application Process
• FAQs

Click here to download Grants Workshop (Powerpoint)

The 2007-2008 Grants filing period will close on Friday, April 11, 2008 (with the exception of Culture Show Fund, which will close on April 4, 2008). All grant applications must be submitted by the deadline in order to be considered for review.

All reimbursement documentation must be submitted 4 weeks after the event date in order for applicants to receive their checks. IMPORTANT: If your event takes place after April 18, 2008, you have until May 9, 2008 to submit your reimbursement documentation in order to be reimbursed this semester for your event. Otherwise you will be reimbursed during the Fall '08 semester. Please direct reimbursement questions to asucgrants@gmail.com.

The EEF Grant is now CLOSED due to the depletion of funds.

Academic Opportunity Fund:

The Academic Opportunity Fund awards grants for academic travel that enhances student access to valuable educational experiences beyond the classroom. The program provides opportunities for individuals and student groups to represent and further UC Berkeley's academic prestige and dedication to education. While most ASUC funding is restricted to on-campus activities, the Academic Opportunity Fund subsidizes off-campus academic pursuits - professional meetings, research conferences, academic competitions, and independent research.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis by the ASUC Academic Affairs Office. Allocations are generally limited to $500 per event, though this amount may be waived under exceptional circumstances. Since all graduate and professional student fees are directed to the Graduate Assembly, undergraduates will have the highest priority for this fund, though we do encourage all students to apply. Individuals who have not received funding in the past will be given greater consideration. Applicants that have the support and guidance of a UC Berkeley faculty mentor will receive special attention. Awards are contingent upon the availability of current funds and the number of received applications.

The Committee will give the highest priority to proposals that demonstrate:

• Potential for the advancement of research or the promotion of academic success
• Full support and guidance of a UC Berkeley faculty mentor (includes optional statement of support)
• Past history of academic achievement
• Significant contribution to the student body and its academic development
• Orientation toward co-curricular, academic, or professional development
• Thoughtful planning with careful attention to logistical and financial details
• Efforts to seek alternative funding

Intellectual Community Fund:

The Intellectual Community Fund provides monetary support to collaborative events planned by and for Cal students. The objective of the program is to foster a unified campus community that is conducive to free intellectual exchange. Through the distribution of small grants, the Intellectual Community Fund promotes joint campus programs that serve the diverse student population of UC Berkeley. Funding is allocated to student groups that cooperatively plan and advertise academic events serving multiple communities of interest.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis by the ASUC Academic Affairs Office. All registered individuals and student groups are encouraged to apply for a grant up to $500 per event. The Committee may waive this limit under compelling circumstances. Since all graduate and professional student fees are directed to the Graduate Assembly, undergraduates will have the highest priority for this fund, though we do encourage all students to apply. Applicants who have not received funding in the past will be given greater consideration. Awards are contingent upon the availability of current funds and the number of received applications.

The Committee will give the highest priority to proposals that demonstrate:

• Collaborative programming with multiple campus and community groups
• Advertisement to multiple constituencies with a high expected turn-out
• Attempt to present a balanced educational perspective
• Orientation toward co-curricular, academic, or professional development
• Innovative efforts to address and serve the unmet academic needs of the student population, not a duplication of existing efforts on campus and in the community
• Involvement of a considerable number of UC Berkeley students
• Thoughtful planning with careful attention to logistical and financial details
• Efforts to seek alternative funding
• Includes statement of support from a faculty mentor or student group advisor (optional)

The Educational Enhancement Fund (EEF):

The EEF provides monetary support to DeCal courses and independent student-initiated courses at UC Berkeley. The ASUC Office of Academic Affairs administers the EEF in conjunction with the Program for Democratic Education (DeCal). The objective of the program is to foster the growth of courses and address the unmet academic needs of the student body. Funding is allocated to applicants based on their proposed classroom curriculum and ability to achieve the EEF goals (listed below). Applicants must also provide a valid list of expenses.

While applications are accepted on a rolling basis, there is a priority deadline on October 19 for the Fall Semester and February 15 for the Spring Semester. Student instructors and course-coordinators are encouraged to apply for a grant up to $100. Since all graduate and professional student fees are directed to the Graduate Assembly, undergraduates will have the highest priority for this fund, though we do encourage all students to apply. Awards are contingent upon the availability of current funds and the number of received applications.

The Committee will give the highest priority to proposals that demonstrate ability to achieve the EEF goals:

• Fulfill an academic need of the student body
• Improve the quality of instruction and learning
• Create sustainable learning environment that is applicable to a wide audience
• Exhibit and foster continued devotion and passion by the applicant/instructor
• Demonstrate efforts to reduce costs

• Provide visual or auditory supplements such as DVDs, CDs, instructive books
• Accommodate guest speakers
• Cover copying expenses, whether for handouts or flyers
• Purchase supplies for public performances
• Provide for a portion of travel expenses or educational tours

The Community Building Fund (CBF):

The Community Building Fund provides monetary support to collaborative efforts to work for a cause or to promote a sense of community at Cal. The program provides opportunities for students to build relationships with their peers by working together for a common goal. The objective of the program is to encourage a more unified UC Berkeley campus through interaction outside of the classroom. Funding is allocated to student groups that cooperatively plan and execute events fostering unity.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis by the ASUC Academic Affairs Office. Allocations are generally limited to $500 per event. The Committee may waive this limit under compelling circumstances. Since all graduate and professional student fees are directed to the Graduate Assembly, undergraduates will have the highest priority for this fund, though we do encourage all students to apply. Applicants who have not received funding in the past will be given greater consideration. Awards are contingent upon the availability of current funds and the number of received applications.

The Committee will give the highest priority to proposals that demonstrate:

• Collaboration between multiple student groups
• Unique opportunity or experience for its participants
• Promotion of an issue/cause relevant to Cal students
• Fair contribution from all student groups (planning, marketing, execution)
• Involvement of a considerable number of UC Berkeley students
• Thoughtful planning with careful attention to logistical and financial details
• Efforts to seek alternative funding
• Includes statement of support from a faculty mentor or student group advisor (optional)

The Leadership Development Fund (LDF)

The Leadership Development Fund provides monetary support to students for travel to leadership conferences and to student groups inviting community leaders to speak on campus. The program provides opportunities for Cal students to gain valuable leadership experience and knowledge from sources beyond the campus. The objective of the program is to facilitate the growth of strong leaders within the Cal community. Funding is allocated to students based on their potential for growth and to student groups inviting speakers who will communicate a meaningful and relevant message to students.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis by the ASUC Academic Affairs Office. Allocations are generally limited to $500 per individual or student group. This amount may be waived under exceptional circumstances. Since all graduate and professional student fees are directed to the Graduate Assembly, undergraduates will have the highest priority for this fund, though we do encourage all students to apply. Applicants who have not received funding in the past will be given greater consideration. Applicants that have the support and guidance of a UC Berkeley faculty mentor will receive special attention. Awards are contingent upon the availability of current funds and the number of received applications.

The Committee will give the highest priority to proposals that demonstrate:

• Realistic opportunities in leadership development for Cal students
• Individual's potential for growth or speaker's relevance to Cal students
• Significant contribution to the student body and its leadership development
• Student's ability to share the gained knowledge with the Cal community
• Thoughtful planning with careful attention to logistical and financial details
• Efforts to seek alternative funding
• Includes statement of support from a faculty mentor or student group advisor (optional)

The Multicultural Fund (MCF):

The Multicultural Fund provides monetary support to events introducing the campus to a culture. The program provides opportunities for student groups to hold unique and innovative events to increase campus awareness of multicultural issues. The objective of the program is to build tolerance and appreciation for diversity by broadening students' perspectives. Funding is allocated to student groups that organize and widely advertise cultural events.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis by the ASUC Academic Affairs Office. All registered individuals and student groups are encouraged to apply for a grant up to $500 per event. The Committee may waive this limit under compelling circumstances. Since all graduate and professional student fees are directed to the Graduate Assembly, undergraduates will have the highest priority for this fund, though we do encourage all students to apply. Applicants who have not received funding in the past will be given greater consideration. Awards are contingent upon the availability of current funds and the number of received applications.

The Committee will give the highest priority to proposals that demonstrate:

• Creative and innovative approach to educate Cal students
• Extensive, campus-wide marketing plans
• Measures to prevent exclusion or alienation of any community
• Sharing of personal cultural experiences and knowledge
• Attempt to present a broad view of the culture
• Thoughtful planning with careful attention to logistical and financial details
• Efforts to seek alternative funding
• Includes statement of support from a faculty mentor or student group advisor (optional)
• Use of the Multicultural Center

The ASUC Fund for Culture Shows has the purpose of educating and enlightening the campus and broader community about a particular community’s experiences and perspectives by funding large performances which encompass aspects of a particular culture. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis by the ASUC Academic Affairs Office. Allocations are generally limited to $500 per individual or student group. The application may be downloaded here.

Grants Application Process:

Please submit completed applications to the ASUC Academic Affairs Office in 205 Eshleman Hall. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis each semester until all funds are allocated for the 2005-2006 academic year. Applicants are highly advised to apply a month in advance.

Fall Application Period: 9/21-11/20
Spring Application Period: 1/19 until funds are depleted

Updated interview sign-up sheets will be posted near the office. Please sign up for an interview when submitting the grant application. Within two weeks of the interview, the applicant will be notified of the selection committee's decision through e-mail or by phone.

Funding is allocated through reimbursements and purchase orders. The individual/student group must submit a completed reimbursement form, the original receipts, and a post-evaluation form to the ASUC Academic Affairs Office. Upon approval, the Grants Director will authorize the release of funds, and the check reimbursement will generally be available on the following Friday afternoon.

1. EEF, AOF, ICF
2. CBF, LDF, MCF

• Educational Enhancement Fund:
  • Student-Initiated Teaching, ex: De-Cal
• Academic Opportunity Fund:
  • Research travel, conference, materials, etc
  • Travel for competitions and other academic related conferences
• Intellectual Community Fund:
  • Apply as an individual group of with multiple groups
  • Promote awareness/education about something in the Cal community
    • Ex: career forums, political debates, campus issues

• Community Building Fund:
  • Must apply as 2 or more groups
  • Collaborative efforts to work for a cause or promote a sense of "community" at Cal
• Leadership Development Fund:
  • Bring leaders in the community to speak on campus
  • Travel for leadership conferences
• Multicultural Community Fund:
  • Apply as an individual group of with multiple groups
  • Introduce the campus community to your culture
  • Needs to be widely advertised
  • Events put on with this money cannot exclude or alienate any community