RSA FUNDING PROPOSAL
This form is to be used by RHAs, RAs, RCCs, & student groups requesting funding from RSA
Name: Click here to enter text.
Today’s Date: Click here to enter text.
Best way to contact (phone/email): Click here to enter text.
Purpose of Hall Event/Project:
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Other Funding Sources:
Resident Student Association
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Date of Event: Click here to enter text.
Hall/House/Organization: Click here to enter text.
Title of Program: Click here to enter text.
Description of Event and what will the funding pay for: Click here to enter text.
Estimated # of participants attending the event: Click here to enter text.
Total estimated funding necessary: Click here to enter text.
Funds being requested from RSA: Click here to enter text.
Please attach a detailed budget distribution for event (i.e. how much funding is required for the event, what
is allocated to advertising, food, transportation, etc. and if other originations are funding the event)
Your request will not be processed without a detailed budget
Please allow a minimum of 2 weeks before your event to process this request. Your request must be turned
into the RSA mailbox in the upstairs of Student Development, or electronically to rsa@pugetsound.edu.
RSA General Council meetings are held Wednesdays at 5:30pm. Please allow one week for confirmation of
receiving your request. The RSA Director of Business Services will contact you via email to confirm the date
of the council meeting in which a representative of your group will present this request to the council.
Resident Student Association
Tips for Submitting a Successful Proposal to RSA
RSA each year allocates a set amount of funds for outside groups to request to use for specific purposes that
promote and enhance the residential experience. The General Council will assess each funding request based on
the following:
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Organization and presentation of the program presenters
Amount of funds being requested in proportion with direct impact on the residential population
Feasibility of RSA funding the event
These criteria are used for ANY outside group requesting funds – weather that is an RHA within RSA, or an ASUPS
club, or other group on campus. Funding proposals that outline the exact anticipated costs of an event, the
funding required for the event, additional funding sources for the event, and what specifically RSA funds will go
towards will have the best chance for support from RSA as funding.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING GENERAL COUNCIL
RSA meets each week to discuss RSA/RHA business, in addition to hearing and voting on funding proposals from
various groups. This is why a two week window is requested – sometimes RSA is unable to accommodate last
minute requests due to prior scheduling with other organizations. The RSA President will contact via email the
person whose information is provided in the proposal to officially set a date and time for the proposal to be heard
by the General Council. This person should expect the following:
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To present a brief (no more than 5 minutes) explanation of the event, the funding sources, and amount
being requested from RSA. TIP: Bring extra copies of your budget to the RSA General Council Meeting
Be prepared to answer questions from the general council about the event – based on the feedback you
provide during this time the General Council will make their decision
All presenters will then be asked to leave while the General Council discusses the proposal. A vote will be
made, and the presenter will be contacted via email with the results of the vote
The General Council may approve the funding proposal as is, or make modifications, including but not limited to:
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Increasing or decreasing to the amount requested
Putting stipulations on the what the funding may go towards (i.e. approving $50 for advertising only, or
$150 to be spent on BBQ supplies)
RECEIVING APPROVED funds
Depending on the language put forth by the General Council, the Director of Business Services will follow up with
the organization’s treasurer (or designee) for any additional information to process the funds transfer. There may
be receipts required, or account codes needed, in order to reimburse or transfer funds.