STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES

Funding proposals must fall into at least one of three priorities:

1. Community and Belonging: Events under this category promote creating an inclusive community amongst ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students. 
2. Wellness: Events under this category enhance overall well-being within at least one of eight dimensions of wellness: physical, spiritual, financial, psychological, social, environmental, occupational, and/or intellectual. Event goals can include increasing participants' understanding of practices for maintaining wellness and/or increasing participants' understanding of the scope of wellness.
3. Education and Awareness: Events under this category promote understanding through dialogue and education. Event goals can include building relationships and coalitions across communities. 

• Return a signed agreement form
• Complete a 
• Turn in all required documentation within 14 days of their event. Please refer to “Receiving an Award” for details about required documents
• Groups that do not submit required documentation by the 14-day deadline will not receive their funding

InclusionNU funds can be used for most event-related costs including supplies and equipment, food, travel, and venue rental. Funds may also be used to facilitate virtual programming and events, including expenses related to technology licenses, equipment, and accessibility.

InclusionNU funds may not be used for the following:

• Honoraria
• Merchandise
• Events that charge admission and/or involve alcohol
• Events not centered on NU students
• Individual support (see Student Activities Assistance Fund (SAAF) )
• Student tuition, books, fees, etc.
• Late fees and penalties (ex: SOFO check rushing fee).
• Fundraising events.
• Mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle use.
• Payments that fail to comply with SOFO policy. This includes Illinois state sales tax. Please visit the SOFO website to ensure your event's expenses are in compliance with SOFO policy. 

• Each proposal will be reviewed by the InclusionNU Funding Board based on alignment with the fund's priorities.
• The amount awarded to each group will also be based on funding availability and the amount of proposals received during each grant cycle.
• Proposals are not guaranteed to receive an award.
• Proposals are reviewed and applicants are notified of the Funding Board's decision within one week of their submission.

• Award agreements must be signed and returned within one week to confirm your award. Upon receipt, 50% of the award will be transferred to the group's NU chartstring within 72 hours.
• Award letters should be presented to SOFO to allow for deficit spending up to and not to exceed 50% of the awarded amount
• The  must be completed within 14 days of the event for the remaining award to be transferred to the group's NU Chartstring.
• Required post-event documentation includes:
  • Attendance record
  • Expenses spreadsheet
  • Payment/purchase documentation: receipts, contracts, invoices, etc.

Please contact CIC staff at belonging@northwestern.edu with questions or for more information.