Funding Limits
- Organizations may request a maximum of $2000 per academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer), $1000 of which may be used for attending conferences. The cap on conferences is included as part of the $2000 maximum allocation that may be approved (Ex., if $1000 is for a conference, then only $1000 is for programs). Organizations are not automatically given $2000 a year, it is simply the amount that may be requested and allocated. Allocations are accepted only for events taking place during the current semester.
- There is a cap of $450 for advertising (Daily Cougar ads, flyers, banners, etc.). This cap is included as part of the $2000 maximum allocation that may be approved.
New Co-Sponsorship Caps:
All groups co-sponsoring a program Must attend the same AFB hearing & present their requests to AFB together. Each group must complete and turn in a separate AFB Allocation Request.
Each group should include the TOTAL costs for the entire program on each request. In an effort to encourage more programs, AFB is implementing a staircase effect for groups who want to co-sponsor programs. AFB is capping the amount of money to a single program sponsored by more than two groups. The cap will only affect AFB funds. See new cap information listed below:
| Number of Groups | |
| 1-2 | May apply for and receive up to $2000.00 each. |
| 3-4 | May apply for and receive up to $4000.00 total, divided between the 3-4 groups. |
| 5-8 | May apply for and receive up to $6000.00 total, divided between the 5-8 groups. |
| 9-12 | May apply for and receive up to $9000.00 total, divided between the 9-12 groups. |
This cap allows AFB to limit the amount of funds to one program while still providing assistance for the program to continue. Also, AFB encourages student groups to seek other funds and/or fund-raise on their own.
Funding Guidelines
- AFB shall consider cost, overall impact on the UH community, target audience, event preparation, the organization's past programming success, scope of the event, timing, ability to carry out the program, and mission of the organization.
- AFB shall abide by all SFAC, Student Life, Organization's Board, and University Center policies regarding use of facilities and the distribution of student service fees as well as local, state, and federal laws.
- Events that will NOT be funded:
- Programs that are not open to all UH students.
- Programs that are not held on the UH campus (excluding attendance at conferences).
- Recruitment Drives.
- Fund-raisers/promotional sales of: a service (i.e. typing, accounting, and note taking) baked goods, T-shirts, cups, etc.
- Off-campus Tournaments/Competitions.
- Programs that support a candidate for public office, the outcome of legislation, or group(s) acting as a "front" for either. People participating in information exchange, presentations, or forums are not considered "fronts."
- Programs or conferences solely for individual academic advancement and development.
- Items that will NOT be funded:
- Off-campus advertising (including postage & envelopes).
- Food and/or beverages, including alcoholic beverages.
- Equipment or any items an organization wishes to keep after an event is held.
- Charities, scholarships, philanthropic efforts, or any form of organizational/personal gain.
- Awards or gifts (includes any tangible or monetary gift), plaques, trophies, T-shirts.
- International travel. Rental cars, vans, trucks, or buses.
- Office supplies, stationary, office telephones, or telephone calls
