Types of Funding

UFB allocates funds through three distinct budgeting processes: Annual, Supplemental, and Baseline. Each budgeting process has different timelines, requirements, and policies. For a more detailed explanation, please consult the UFB Handbook below:

Annual Budgeting

The vast majority of UFB funds are allocated through the annual budgeting process. To be eligible to request an annual budget, a group must be recognized by the UCS Student Activities Committee as a Category 2 student organization. The annual budgeting process for an Academic Year begins during the Spring Semester. The annual budgeting process for the 2023-2024 Academic Year has closed. The annual budgeting process for the 2024-2025 Academic Year will be announced during the Spring Semester of 2024.

Supplemental Budgeting

The supplemental budgeting process runs through the majority of the Academic Year. To be eligible to request supplemental funding, a group must be assigned a UFB Representative. To check if a group has been assigned a UFB representative, consult the sheet below. Not all UCS recognized groups are assigned a UFB representative. Non-newly recategorized Category 2 groups which failed to file a response during the last annual budgeting process are not assigned a UFB representative.

Baseline Budgeting

The baseline budgeting process is designed for small or new UCS recognized student groups to receive funding from UFB. Groups may request a baseline budget once a year regardless of their categorization by the UCS Student Activities Committee. UFB issues baseline funds for the entire Academic Year (for applications received prior to the Fall Deadline) or for the Spring Semester (for applications received prior to the Spring Deadline). Baseline funds are granted pursuant to the recommendation of the Chair of the Student Activities Committee and the UFB Treasurer.

Applications for a baseline budget can be found on the UFB forms page. Instructions and details for applying can be found in the UFB Handbook.