Club Funding & Funding Tiers

Learn more about club funding and funding tiers

Club Funding Summary

Clubs can receive funding through various avenues which include fundraising, requesting ASCWI, membership dues (if applicable depending on organization type), and donations. A portion of the ASCWI budget is set aside each year for club requests. It us up to ASCWI, under the guidance of Student Engagement, to utilize a funding tier system and process for clubs and organizations each year.  

Club Funding Tiers 

All Tiers: 

  • Be an active club in good standing on campus
  • Follow CWI policies and procedures 
  • Submit all appropriate paperwork on time to Office of Student Engagement
  • Have at least one STUDENT representative attend all mandatory Student Leadership Circle Meetings that occur in conjunction with ASCWI Senate meetings 

 

Tier 1 

Tier 1 can request up to $3,000 for their budget proposal. Tier 1 is also eligible for competition and conference travel funding. It is not guaranteed that Clubs receive the maximum amount of $3000. 

Tier 1 must meet the following: 

  • One club representative in attendance at all mandatory Student Leadership Circle Meetings or having had a club report submitted 
  • Club must be represented during at least one of the official Student Engagement Club & Org fairs, each semester 
    • Clubs unable to attend these fairs must be able to demonstrate other ways they have recruited and advertised themselves to students at CWI
  • Plan to hold or have held at least 2 events/activities per semester (Fall & Spring) 
  • In order to travel, must fundraise a portion travel costs once travel expenses exceed $750
  • Plan to take part in or have taken part in at least one community service event a year. This can be self-coordination or coordinated by another CWI/community organization. 
  • Maintain active and appropriate presence on AT LEAST ONE social media platform facilitated through Student Engagement (Facebook and/or Instagram). 

Tier 2 

Tier 2 can request up to $2,000 for their budget proposal. Tier 2 is also eligible for competition and conference travel funding. It is not guaranteed that Clubs receive the maximum amount of $2000. 

Tier 2 must meet the following: 

  • One club representative in attendance at all mandatory Student Leadership Circle meetings or having had a club report submitted 
  • Club must be represented during at least one of the official Student Engagement Club & Org fairs, each semester  
    • Clubs unable to attend these fairs must be able to demonstrate other ways they have recruited and advertised themselves to students 
  • Hold at least 1 events/activities per semester (Fall & Spring) 
  • In order to travel, must fundraise a portion of estimated travel costs once travel expenses exceed $750. 
  • Plan to take part in or have taken part in at least one community service event a year. This can be self-coordinated or coordinated by another CWI/community organization. 
  • Maintain active and appropriate presence on AT LEAST ONE social media platform facilitated through Student Engagement (Facebook and/or Instagram). 

Tier 3 

Tier 3 can request up to $1,000 for their budget proposal. Tier 3 is also eligible for competition and conference travel funding. It is not guaranteed that Clubs receive the maximum amount of $1000. 

Tier 3 must meet the following: 

  • One club representative in attendance at all mandatory Student Leadership Circle meetings or having had a club report submitted
  • Club must be represented during one of the official Student Engagement Club & Org fairs each semester 
    • Clubs unable to attend these fairs must be able to demonstrate other ways they have recruited and advertised themselves to students
  • In order to travel, the estimated travel expenses must not exceed $500. 
  • Plan to host or have hosted at least 1 event/activity per academic year 
  • Maintain active and appropriate presence on AT LEAST ONE social media platform facilitated through Student Engagement (Facebook and/or Instagram). 

Tier 4 (1st Semester Start-Up) 

Tier 4 can request up to $500 for their budget proposal. It is not guaranteed that clubs receive the maximum amount of $500. 

Tier 4 is a conditional tier reserved for clubs in their first semester of existence at CWI. Clubs in this tier are considered a startup. After the first semester of existence, clubs can request additional funds depending on their tier qualifications.