Club Funding

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 Registered Student Organization in good standing on campus
  • Follow CWI Club and Organization guidelines
  • 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.