EVENT FUNDING
What is Event Funding?
Event Funding supports ASU Tempe student organizations by providing financial assistance for events that foster an engaging and inclusive campus environment.
Event funding is:
• Rolling funding throughout the academic year
• Supports safe, fun, and enriching events
• Administered by the USGT Appropriations Committee
Event Requirements
Important Policies
Your event must:
✅ Be open and free to all ASU students.
✅ Have an event page on Sun Devil Central.
✅ Take place before the final two weeks of the semester.
✅ Receive approval before any purchases are made.
✅Take place on campus.
❌ Purchases made before approval will not be reimbursed.
⚠️ All purchases require prior approval.
⚠️ Avoid last-minute P-card purchases.
⚠️ Amazon items must be ordered through Business Office and will not be reimbursed.
⚠️ Late submissions risk denial.
Co-hosted events:
• Submit one consolidated request
• Include all anticipated expenses
• Only one request will be reviewed
Funding Thresholds
💲 Up to $5,000
→ Appropriations Committee review
💲 Over $5,000
→ Full committee approval required
💲 Over $10,000
→ USGT Senate approval required
Request amount determines submission timeline.
Check our checklist before submitting a funding request
Dates & Deadlines
Fall 2025
Spring 2026
🗓 Opens: August 21, 2025
🗓 Opens: December 1, 2025
🗓 Closes: November 7, 2025
🗓 Closes: April 3, 2026
📄 All paperwork due: November 14, 2025
📄 All paperwork due: April 10, 2026
Submit a request on Sun Devil Central
Review Process
What happens after you submit?
Review period
(can takeup to 4 weeks)
Funds become available to submit a purchase request
Get approval for spending funds
Clarification requested if needed
After Approval
Spend funds according to Spending Guidelines
Follow approved budget categories
P-card use strongly discouraged
Check Sun Devil Central regularly for updates