SA Initiative Fund Sai Chilakapati SA Treasurer

Objective “…further the interests of the student body and the Rice University community in general by providing sustainable funding for organizations that will exist in the long term.” – SA Constitution

18.8K + 10K + Remaining Blanket Tax ≈ 43K* The Fund 18.8K + 10K + Remaining Blanket Tax ≈ 43K* Follow up with CCL on Service Trips Funding. 2 Freshman and Junior and Senior *Expected Fund This Semester

Timeline 09/16 - Presentation to the Student Senate promote in college cab meetings 09/23 - Release of Application for Student Initiative Fund 09/30 - SAPP Deadline #2 10/7 - Midnight 11:59 PM Deadline for Submission 10/10 - 10/16 - Review and Determine Access 10/14 - Release of Round 2 of Student Initiative Fund Applications 10/16 - Notify Organizations (from 1st round) 10/21 - SAPP Deadline #3 10/28 - Deadline 11:59 PM for Applications 11/1 - 11/11- Review and Determine Access 11/11 - Notify Organizations (from 2nd round) 11/18 - Present to Senate Update of Student Initiative Funds and SAPP Deadline #4

Marketing Marketing for Student Initiative Fund Student Activities Newsletter Thresher Page Flyers Email all Active Clubs (president’s listserv) Student Activities Stand Flyer SAPP

Coordination with SAPP Key: Constant and Prompt Communication with SAPP Key to Success

Who can apply? All Active and Approved Student Organizations * Deadline for approval September 25th w/ Olivia Barker

FAQ Can a individual apply? Yes, but an individual requesting funds, must demonstrate support from a student organization, by submitting a letter from the officers of the sponsoring organization. Is there a limit to how much I can ask? No How will money be distributed? Organizations will spend with a Student Initiative P-Card that will be made available to approved organizations. Excess spending on top of approved student initiative or SAPP grants will be charged to organizations C-fund.