Funding Information

Overview

The Student Activity Fee Committee provides funding support to the 200+ student organizations at the University of New Hampshire. Any registered student organization may apply for funding - whether it be for a supplies purchase or to put on an event like the German Club, All Around the World Formal. This page provides information on the funding process.

You can find more detailed policies surrounding how SAFC works and related policies in our handbook - see sections "SAFC Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs)" and "Student Senate Governing Documents and the SAF".

Support & Contacts

How To Apply

Propose! Buy! Follow-up!
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Check out our SAFC 410 training slides to learn more in addition to the videos below!

1. Proposal Process (Propose)

Funding Proposal Application
Proposal Form Template
Proposal form examples

To apply for funding from the Student Activity Fee Committee for a recognized student organization, please submit a proposal application through Presence ("Catalyst"). All proposals MUST be submitted at least 2 weeks before the event/purchase date.

SAFC does NOT reimburse organizations that pay for anything that is bought without prior approval from SAFC. Organizations may not sell tickets or otherwise advertise for an event expected to be fully or partially funded by SAFC until a funding proposal for it has been approved. 

Please note that certain proposal amounts do not require the approval of the entire Committee. See below for the breakdown of these amounts:

*If your proposed amount is $1000 or more, you will be asked to present your application before the Committee, which may ask you a number of questions on attendance, advertisements, and the success of your proposal in the past. Meetings may seem intimidating to attend, but all of our members want you and your organization to succeed. Everyone is very understanding and makes an effort to create a comfortable and safe atmosphere for you to showcase your organization and all the great stuff you do!

2. Purchasing, P-Cards & Receipts (Buy)

After approval, you will work with the MUB Office (MUB 323) to purchase what you described in your proposal. Questions about purchasing should be directed to their staff and not the Committee.

If you anticipate your expenses will increase after the Committee approved the original costs, do not proceed to buy items that will go beyond what was approved without permission from the Chairperson and the Exec Board. Failure to do so could result in sanctions on your organization.

Make sure to keep an itemized receipt, or invoice, for all purchases made with SAF funds, as the MUB Office Staff will take a record of everything purchased. 

3. Post-Programming Reports (Follow-Up)

Post-Programming Report Submission
PPR Form Template
PPR form examples

You are required to fill out a Post-Programming Report (PPR) by the date outlined in your proposal. Your approved proposal will have an agreed-upon PPR due date. This PPR details the actual amount of funds used and, if applicable, the attendance at your event. Submitting a late PPR or submitting one that shows financial negligence can result in a failure from the Committee and could result in sanctions against your organization. PPR due date extensions may be granted with a request to the RSO Director before the deadline.

Using the same table as before, you may be required to attend a SAFC meeting to present your post-programming report.

That's it!

Those three steps cover the student organization funding process at a high level. Of course, the RSO Director will be in touch with you throughout the process with the next steps. Do not hesitate to reach out to one of the contacts at the top if you have any lingering questions or concerns.