1. SA Initiative Fund
Sai Chilakapati
SA Treasurer

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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/ /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

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

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

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

8. 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.