Welcome to the University Student Union (USU) application for co-sponsorship funding. This application serves to provide California State University, Northridge (CSUN) recognized student clubs & organizations, faculty and staff the opportunity to request funds from the USU to assist with the costs of programs and events that are open to all CSUN students.
You can request funds for:
- Costs associated with USU room reservations (including room rental, A/V setup, etc.).
- Event costs (performer fees, supplies, decorations, parking, security, ASL interpreters, etc.).
- Costs associated with events held in the Plaza del Sol Performance Hall.
The USU Co-Sponsorship application must be submitted at least
three (3) weeks prior to the event date. Applications submitted less than three (3) weeks from event date will be subject to additional review and approval.
The following will not be approved for any type of sponsorship:
- Events aimed at raising money for the organization.
Note: The USU may sponsor an event under any of the following circumstances:
(1) a fee is charged to attendees, as long as those funds are used to offset the cost of the event;
(2) gifts-in-kind (e.g. canned goods, used clothing, etc.) are collected as part of the event; or
(3) attendees may, but are not required to, donate funds to a third-party, non-profit organization (e.g. at a sexual assault awareness lecture, attendees can make a donation toward a domestic violence shelter.
- Events including alcohol.
- Community events for which USU funds are used for a pass-through (i.e. the organization is applying for sponsorship on behalf of another person or group in the community).
- Payment for USU staff, student employees or volunteers receiving a scholarship
- T-shirts or apparel used for marketing the organization and are not essential to the event.
- Daily Sundial advertising.
- Newsletters or one-time use banners.
Previously sponsored programs or events do not have a guaranteed approval for this fiscal year.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Audrey Martinez
Assistant Director, Programs & Leadership
audrey.martinez@csun.edu
(818) 677-5058