American University
Residence Hall Association
c/o Housing & Dining Programs RHA | 4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW | Washington, DC 20016-8142
Phone: 202-885-1RHA | FAX: 202-885-1154 | E-mail: info@aurha.org | www.aurha.org
Grant Fund Request Form
Today’s Date: ____/____/____
Date of Event: ____/____/____
Organization Hosting the Event: _____________________________________________________
Organization President: ___________________________________________________________
Event Coordinator Contact Info:
Name:
Phone:
E-Mail:
Presenter Contact Info:*
Name:
Phone:
E-Mail:
*Only if different than Event Coordinator
* The person requesting money or a designated person (from the same Organization) named on this form must appear to speak at the RHA General
meeting or the V.P of Finance Meeting. This presenter must be knowledgeable and be able to answer detailed questions about the event. If this
condition is not met, then RHA can choose to not hear the proposal.
**See Back of this Sheet for More Information and RHA Stipulations**
Name of Event: __________________________________________________________________________
Expected Attendance: _______
Total Cost of Event: $_______
Amount Requesting: $_______
Is there an admission charge? _____ If so, how much would it be before the RHA funding? $______
after? $______
How is the remainder of your event being funded?
List any other allocations the RHA has made to your Organization this year:
Please attach a typed rationale on the event. The rationale must include why you believe the event is
beneficial for our residents, an overview of what is being purchased, and a budget of how the money
will be spent. This rationale is necessary for your presentation to be placed on the agenda.
I verify that this request for money has been authorized by the
president of the organization, and that the requested amount is
correct.
Signature of Organization President
Due at the RHA Office, Anderson 1st Floor, by Monday at 2pm, at least one week prior to the event.
Step by Step Instructions to a Successful Grant Request
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Your AU organization wants RHA to help fund your event.
Pick up a GRANT FORM (BLUE) outside of the RHA office.
Fill out the entire form and attach a typed rationale (as detailed on front) and budget for your event.
Use the symbol n/a when you do not fill a section.
Return the completed form, typed rationale, and budget to the RHA VP of Finance and Administration
in the RHA Office (Anderson Hall, 1st Floor).
**Grant forms must be received in the RHA office three weeks prior to the event**
6. The RHA VP of Finance and Administration will contact you, the requestor, to discuss the event and
request any additional details.
7. If the Grant request is over $500 you will be required to present the request at an RHA General
Meeting (held Thursdays at 10:30pm). RHA General will then vote on the Grant. If the request is
under $500, you will be required to present the event at the VP of Finance Committee meeting (held
Mondays at 9:30). The VP of Finance committee will then vote on whether or not to approve the
Grant. Funds will not be JV transferred until after the event has taken place.
**NOTE: Grant requests can amount to no more than 50% of the total budget for an event**
8. If approved, the organization must follow the following guidelines:
a. The RHA banner must be hung at the event and returned to the RHA office in Anderson hall
within 48 hours. RHA reserves the right to withhold transfer of funds until the banner has been
replaced.
b. Copies of all receipts must be submitted to the RHA VP of Finance and Administration within
a week of the event. RHA reserves the right to adjust the Grant amount based on changes to the
original event plan.
c. A final summary of what was spent, including the total spent, must be submitted in typed form
within one week of the event. RHA reserves the right to withhold transfer of funds until this
summary is submitted.
d. The RHA logo (provided by an RHA executive board member) must be present on any
publicity generated for the event.
e. RHA will not offer petty cash reimbursements for any Grant expenses. All funds will be
allocated via JV Transfer.
f. RHA reserves the right to alter, decrease or withdraw the Grant if the organization fails to abide
by RHA stipulations.
FOR RHA USE ONLY
Date Received:
Transfer to Account Number_____________________
__________________________________
PASS/FAIL
Transfer from Account Number_____________
Amount Allocated: $___________
Amount Spent: $______________
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Receipts Received Y / N
Banner Returned? Y / N
Final Financial Summary Submitted Y / N
JV Transfer form completed? Y / N
Signature when submitted to HDP _______________________________