Special Activites Funding
Special Activity Funding may be received by any organization that is currently registered through the Campus Activities & Involvement Center. A Special Activity Funding request may be made to obtain money to attend a conference, for any one-time event, service trips, or for requests that were deferred in your operational budget. Requests that were deferred in your organization’s operational budget may require more information in order to be processed. The Appropriations Committee will be happy to review those deferred request when required information is obtained.
These forms are digital documents that should be filled out electronically with Adobe Reader. Do not fill the forms out by hand. Only typed forms will be accepted.
Request forms are available in the Forms section.
To View Appropriations Bills click here.
Special Activity Funding Guidelines
- Special Activity Funding is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. The fund typically opens by the end of September/beginning of October of each academic year. Organizations seeking funds for late-spring semester programs are advised to apply during the fall semester.
- Any organization seeking Special Activities Funding must submit their requests at least three weeks prior to the event date.
- Special Activity Funding will be granted to programs that will benefit the UNCW students and/or UNCW community.
- The Appropriations Committee evaluates requests and makes recommendations to the SGA Legislature.
- The SGA Treasurer notifies organizations about the decision of the SGA Legislature.
- The following are required for considerations for Special Activity Funding:
- A report of funds that have been raised by the group.
- A detailed budget for the trip/event accompanied by documentation verifying projected costs,
- An itinerary/schedule for the trip/event.
- Special Activity Funding may be received twice per academic year for conferences, and twice per academic year for programs presented on campus.
- Special Activity Funding may not be given to any group whose funds are currently frozen.
- All promotional material must read "funded committee of SGA," "funded organization of SGA," or "funded project of SGA."
Request forms for Special Activity Funding are available on the Forms page (see "Travel Request" and "Program Request".)
These forms are digital documents that should be filled out electronically with Adobe Reader. Do not fill the forms out by hand. Only typed forms will be accepted.
Please type, print, and submit these worksheets along with all related documentation to the Involvement Center (FSC 2029) when completed. These worksheets will then be stamped upon receipt and given to the SGA Treasurer, Jan Lucas (jgl3676@uncw.edu).
Timeline for Requests
It is recommended that organizations submit requests at least 3 weeks prior to their event/travel date. Requests will be reviewed and considered on a first-come, first-served basis as time permits during Appropriations Committee meetings. (Note: Although the committee works quite efficiently, there is no guarantee that requests will be reviewed the week in which they are turned in.) Presentations to the committee may be necessary upon request of the Treasurer.
The Appropriations Committee meets on Monday nights. All requests are reviewed by the committee, and their recommendation is then presented to the SGA Legislature at their Tuesday night business meetings. Organizations whose requests are reviewed at these meetings will be notified of the Legislature's decision within 24 hours.
If approved, student organizations must meet with the SGA Fiscal Assistant, Bitsy Shaw (shawm@uncw.edu, FSC 2029), to learn how to properly process any expenditures.
SGA Scholarship
The UNCW Student Government Association awarded the innaugural Student Government Association Scholarship in the spring semester of 2007. This honor will be awarded to a student organization leader who exemplifies academic excellence and strong leadership skills within their organization. This award is included in the annual Student Organization Leadership Awards. We believe that our student organizations add an undeniable value to our campus community; furthermore, the student leaders of these organizations deserve to be recognized for their efforts and commitment to this university.
Below, you will find the criteria for the SGA Scholarship, the Recommendation Form, and the Nominee’s Application. Application packets are available in the Involvement Center, FSC 2029 and on the web at: www.uncw.edu/sga.
Please fill out and turn in the completed packet (including the Recommendation Form and the Nominee’s Application).
The SGA Scholarship finalists are announced annually at the Cornerstone Student Leadership Ceremony.
If there are any questions, please feel free to call our office at 910.962.3553 or email us at sga@uncw.edu.
Criteria for SGA Scholarship
Recommendation Form - To be completed by the recomendor.
Application Form - To be completed by the nominee.
Please submit both the Application Form and the Recomendation Form together by the deadline noted above.
Past Recipients:
2006-2007: Scott Busiel, Residence Hall Association
2007-2008: Marie Mimiaga, Residence Hall Association
Contact Information
Jan Lucas (jgl3676@uncw.edu) - SGA Treasurer
962-3553
Larissa LaCour (lacourl@uncw.edu) - Assistant Director of Campus Activities & Involvement
962-3553
Peggy Hendrix Irwin (hendrix@uncw.edu) – Campus Life Business Manager
962-7323
Bitsy Shaw (shawm@uncw.edu) – SGA Fiscal Assistant
962-3769
