Registered Student Organizations Funding Opportunities

There are two funds established through student fees to assist registered student organizations (RSOs) in their work and mission.

Opportunity Fund

The Opportunity Fund is used when requesting funds to support programs and/or student organization travel during the current year. RSO Sports Clubs, please contact Student Recreation Services at (309) 438-5106 for information on the fee request process for sports clubs.

RSO Program Fund

RSO Program Fund is used when requesting funds to support programs and/or student organization travel occurring during the next year. This process occurs once a year at the bringing of the spring semester. RSO Sports Clubs, please contact Student Recreation Services at (309) 438-5106 for information on the fee request process for sports clubs.

RSOs that received funding or need to move money from one line item to another should use these forms. Forms must be submitted to Student Involvement Center to be approved by the fee board.

• Change in Program Allocation Form
• Change in Travel Allocation Form

Other Funding Opportunities

• Low Ropes Challenge Course Grant - provides up to $300 for registered student organizations (RSOs) to participate/use the Illlinois State low ropes challenge course.  Through this grant, the course is available to RSOs during the 2009 - 2010 academic year. Dates for the course will be scheduled on a case-by-case basis. Applications for the grant should be submitted to the Student Involvement Center at least two weeks in advance of the requested date. RSO receiving funding are responsible for ensuring members attend the challenge course.
• The Senior Professionals organization sponsors Service Learning Grants for student organizations interested in engaging in community service projects.  A total of up to $500 is available. Applications are typically due in mid-October each year.