Approved by the ASI Board of Directors May 22, 2024

Philosophy

In support of the “ultimate college experience,” ASI Club Funding is available for currently chartered Cal Poly Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs). ASI Club Funding is available to enhance the cultural, educational, social and recreational opportunities for all Cal Poly students.

Publicity

Availability of, and procedures for, ASI Club Event Co-Sponsorship will be publicized through the ASI website and by ASI Club Services through training and education distributed to RSO officers and advisors.

Eligibility

Applying RSOs must be currently registered Cal Poly RSOs with an on-campus bank account managed by ASI. Instructionally Related Activities (IRAs), College Club Councils and Club Sports are not eligible to receive ASI Club Funding.

RSOs may apply for both ASI Club Sponsorship and ASI Club Event Co-Sponsorship with a maximum combined allotment of up to $1,650 per RSO per fiscal year. For example, if your RSO receives $300 through ASI Club Sponsorship, your RSO can apply for an additional $1,350 through ASI Club Event Co-Sponsorship. If an RSO receives the maximum amount of ASI Club Sponsorship of $450 the RSO would be eligible for a maximum of $1200 through ASI Event Co-sponsorship (for a maximum allotment of $1,650). It is advised for RSOs to request funding only for the necessary amount.

Terms of Funding

1. ASI Club Event Co-Sponsorship can fund up to 50 percent of the total eligible event(s) expenses not to exceed $1,650 per fiscal year. This is a matching funds sponsorship, which means that RSOs must have available general funds in their account to match the amount allocated in ASI Club Event Co-Sponsorship.
2. ASI Club Sponsorship funds cannot be used to fund the remaining 50 percent.
3. If a RSO is using ASI Club Event Co-Sponsorship funds for more than one event, an application for each event must be completed and submitted to ASI Club Services.
4. ASI reserves the right to disqualify any RSO from applying for ASI Club Event Co-Sponsorship indefinitely for attempts to defraud or deceive.
5. All funding decisions will be made without regard to the viewpoint being expressed by an RSO. For more information regarding ASI’s Viewpoint Neutrality Policy, please visit the ASI website.

Expenditure Guidelines

1. ASI Club Funding must be used for purposes consistent with the California State University Board of Trustees and Campus Administrative Policies.
2. ASI Club Event Co-Sponsorship must be used solely for the purpose of supporting events that are intended to serve a broad range of current Cal Poly students.
3. ASI Club Event Co-Sponsorship will fund up to $500 toward food and beverage expenses. Food must be available to all event participants, not solely for performers/event staff.
4. The following expenditures of ASI Club Event Co-Sponsorship are not permitted:
   1. Expenditures to directly support or oppose any candidate for public office, whether partisan or not, or to support or oppose any issue before the voters as required by California Education Code Title V, Section 42403
   2. Charitable donations
   3. Alcohol
   4. Door prizes, awards, gifts (including gift cards/certificates)
   5. Sole use for transportation
   6. Sole use for lodging
   7. Sole use for a RSO banquet

Application Information

1. ASI Club Services will begin accepting applications July 1.
2. ASI Club Funding Applications are available on Cal Poly Now.
3. RSOs must submit the application through a budget request on Cal Poly Now. The request must be approved by a club officer and advisor to be considered.
4. ASI Club Funding will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
5. If an event is sponsored by multiple RSOs, only one can receive funds to pay for the event expenses.
6. ASI Club Event Co-Sponsorship Applications must be submitted to ASI Club Services at least 14 days before the event date.
7. An E-Plan must be on file for the event prior to the application submission.
8. The RSOs financial officer is required to attend a meeting with ASI Club Services. The meeting must be held at least seven days prior to the event. Failure to attend a financial conference will result in ASI Club Event Co-Sponsorship funds being revoked for the event and removed from the RSOs account.
9. ASI Club Funding appropriation decisions will be made by the ASI Chair of the Board until the Club Funding Liaison positions are appointed. Liaisons are members of the ASI Board of Directors, appointed by the Chair of the Board.
10. ASI Club Funding appropriation decisions will be made by the ASI Club Funding Liaisons in conjunction with ASI Club Services staff.
11. Once ASI Club Funding is exhausted, ASI Club Services will notify RSOs and will no longer accept ASI Club Event Co-Sponsorship Applications. Additionally, all unfunded applications will be denied.
12. ASI Club Event Co-Sponsorship Applications must be submitted to ASI Club Services by the end of the fifth week of spring quarter to be considered to receive ASI Club Event Co-Sponsorship Funding.
13. Submittal of an application for ASI Club Event Co-Sponsorship does not guarantee funding will be allocated.
14. If approved, an email will be sent to RSO officers and advisors regarding the timeline and process of reconciling their ASI Club Event Co-Sponsorship funding.

Recognition of ASI Financial Support

Organizations are encouraged to recognize ASI as a sponsor for the event in public announcements and promotional materials whenever practical, by stating “Co-Sponsored by ASI Student Government”.

Reconciliation Procedures

1. A completed RSO Payment Request with appropriate back-up documentation must be submitted through Cal Poly Now to access funds.
2. RSO payment requests must be submitted no later than 14 days after the event. A seven-day extension may be granted upon written request to ASI Club Services.
3. Unused funds will be returned to the ASI Club Funding Reserve if RSO payment requests are not submitted by the due date.
4. Late RSO payment requests will not be reimbursed utilizing ASI Club Event Co-Sponsorship funds.

Decision Process

1. An email indicating approval or denial of the ASI Club Event Co-Sponsorship request will be sent to the RSO’s president, treasurer, and advisor.
   1. If approved, an email will be sent regarding the timeline and process of reconciling their ASI Club Event Co-Sponsorship Funding.
   2. If denied, a written request from the RSO to ASI Club Services may be submitted within 14 days of denial notification to appeal the decision.
   3. The ASI Club Funding Liaisons may provide an extension for an appeal at their discretion.
   4. If appealed, a meeting may be scheduled between the RSO’s representatives, ASI Club Services staff, and the ASI Club Funding Liaisons to discuss the reasons for denial.
      1. All decisions after the meeting are final and are not subject to further appeal.

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