Funding Source Accounts
| Finance Committee Fund (Fall/Winter/Spring Quarter) | This fund is the general account that will be tapped from for most RCOs. This fund is reserved specifically for RCOs who are registered with SEAL. It can cover the cost of anything a registered RCO wants to do as long as it is inline with Financial Policy and is approved by the Finance Committee. The balance of this fund is reset every quarter, thus preventing its depletion at the very beginning of the year. This also means that RCOs should plan ahead and ask for “big ticket” items early on in the quarter to maximize the potential of approval. The later on in the quarter a request is received, the more limited amount of funds the Finance Committee has to work with. On the other hand, it may be advantageous for a group to wait until the following quarter to request funding from a non-depleted SEAL Fund. |
| Senate Unallocated | This account is to be used in collaboration between the Finance Committee and the Senate. This is a more general fund, allowing for more freedom of funding and a wider audience to tap into it. Funds in this account are to be used for any program, event, or activity that is for the benefit, education or entertainment, and in the best interests of the student body and the campus community. While the Finance committee may propose allocations from this account, a final ¾ explicit approval from the Senate must be obtained for the proposal to be granted. Any group may request from this account, however it is a more involved process with presentations at both the Finance Committee and the Senate. It is recommended that anyone who wishes to obtain funding from this account reach out to a Finance Committee member or a Senator for more information. As per Legal Code, this fund is funded a set amount of $150,000 at the start of the year. |
| SIOP | SIOP stands for Student Initiated Outreach Programs. This fund is used for outreach programs that involve community building and awareness. It is recommended that if you would like to request from this fund, you should provide detailed justification as to why your event falls under this category. As per Legal Code, this fund is funded a set amount of $25,000 at the start of the year. |
| Culture & Grads | This fund is for the purpose of promoting cultural weeks/months and graduations (such as Black History Month and Lavender Graduation). While this fund is used for cultural events and cultural graduations, it still can not break any Financial Policies. (i.e., funding for custom stoles are not allowed). There is a limit of $4,000 per group from this fund. As per Legal Code, this fund is funded a set amount of $39,000 at the start of the year. |
| Sports Teams | This fund is used to fund sports teams competitions and events and can include travel and related expenses for such requests. It is up to the discretion of the Finance Committee as to what the definition of a qualified “sport” is for this fund. Commonly, intramural sports, traditional sports, and teams recognized by the UCSB Recreation Center all qualify. There is a limit of $3,000 per event from this fund. As per Legal Code, this fund is funded a set amount of $30,000 at the start of the year. |
| Academic Teams | This fund is used to fund competitions and invitationals for academic teams to represent UCSB and compete in such tournaments. This fund allows for travel related expenditures. It is up to the discretion of the Finance Committee as to what the definition of a qualified “academic team” is for this fund. Historically, “teams” that are simply an individual have been scrutinized heavily. There is a limit of $5,000 for any single team questing from this fund per quarter. As per Legal Code, this fund is funded a set amount of $35,000 at the start of the year. |
| STARK | STARK stands for Science, Technology, Aerospace, Research, and (K)apital. Its purpose is to fund student projects and initiatives that would be donated to the university after completion. Specifically, it is limited to the realms of the sciences and engineering. It is up to the discretion of the Finance Committee as to what the definition of a qualified “project” is for this fund and what it means for this project to be “donated to the university”. It is recommended that if you would like to request from this fund, you should provide detailed justification as to how your project relates to the STEM fields and how it will be donated to the university. There is a cap of $5,000 per group per year on this fund, even if the same group is completing multiple projects. As per Legal Code, this fund is funded a set amount of $10,000 at the start of the year. |
| Academic Conferences | This fund’s full name is Academic Undergraduate Professional Conference Travel Grants. The purpose of this fund is to provide for travel related expenses for conferences that student groups will be participating in. It is up to the discretion of the Finance Committee as to what the definition of a qualified “conference” is for this fund. Historically, conferences not in academic nature and not beneficial to the undergraduate student body as a whole have been scrutinized. In addition, high cost per attendee ratios have led to the denial of requests in the past. It is recommended that if you would like to request from this fund, you should provide detailed justification as to why your conference is academic in nature and how attending such a conference would benefit the rest of the student body. A conference announcement must be included with the request to show legitimacy of the conference. There is a limit of $3,500 per conference from this fund. As per Legal Code, this fund is funded a set amount of $21,000 at the start of the year. |
| USSA | In collaboration with the EVPSA, the USSA Fund is managed jointly by the Finance Committee and the EVPSA.The USSA Fund is allocated to projects that promote or are in relation to student advocacy. The request must be approved by both the Finance Committee and the EVPSA. It is a more involved process with presentations at both the Finance Committee and the EVPSA. It is recommended that anyone who wishes to obtain funding from this account reach out to a Finance Committee member or a member of the Office of the EVPSA for more information. You can also read ASUCSB Legal Code, The Bylaws, ASUCSB Executive Officers, Section 6(P) for more information. |
| Pardall Center | The Pardall Center Governance Board shall include, but not be limited to, operations decisions, space allocations, budget, personnel, programming, satellite operations, investments, purpose and image, facilities, services, programs, activities, etc. It shall oversee the operations and development of the Pardall Center with respect to any matters involving policy, including short and long-term planning for the financial viability of said spaces. |
| A.S. Program Board | The Associated Students Program Board (ASPB) is a student-funded, student-run campus organization dedicated to producing and supporting entertaining and culturally diverse events for the UCSB campus and surrounding community. The Board also provides an opportunity for students to gain a wide range of experience in planning and producing university activities and entertainment. |
| Community Affairs Board | Community Affairs Board (CAB) is dedicated to enhancing both the educational and personal experiences of all UCSB students by providing easy access to community service opportunities. CAB accomplishes this mission by promoting the ethics of public service, maintaining information on community and campus volunteer opportunities, and by creating and sponsoring community service projects. Participation in volunteer activities is open to all UCSB students. |
| Environmental Affairs Board | The charge of the Environmental Affairs Board is to promote environmental, social, political, and economic sustainability. The Board serves UC Santa Barbara and the surrounding communities by coordinating with decision makers, local organizations, and student groups to advocate for improvements to environmental standards at the local, national and global level. The Board provides environmental education and encourages a culture of eco-friendly habits in order to shape students’ lives at UCSB and beyond. |
| Sports Teams | This fund is used to fund sports teams competitions and events and can include travel and related expenses for such requests. It is up to the discretion of the Finance Committee as to what the definition of a qualified “sport” is for this fund. Commonly, intramural sports, traditional sports, and teams recognized by the UCSB Recreation Center all qualify. There is a limit of $3,000 per event from this fund. As per Legal Code, this fund is funded a set amount of $30,000 at the start of the year. |
| Isla Vista Arts | |
| Isla Vista Community Relations Committee | Isla Vista Community Relations Committee is responsible for the education of the UCSB and Isla Vista communities regarding issues within the Isla Vista Community as a whole and Santa Barbara County, and shall serve as a funding and planning source for projects promoting community in Isla Vista. Such issues may include but are not limited to: safety, housing, infrastructure, and relations between campus and local agencies. The committee shall serve as a funding and planning source for projects promoting community in Isla Vista. IVCRC shall collaborate with the Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs (EVPLA). |
| Isla Vista Tenants Union | The Isla Vista Tenants Union (IVTU) is a group of concerned residents interested in providing services to UCSB students who are tenants in Isla Vista, along with other tenants and residents in the Isla Vista community. We aim to educate tenants on their rights and responsibilities, and to act as a resource when problems do arise. We believe people should be able to live without suffering discrimination, retaliation, or living with fear of eviction. We recognize the diversity of our community and we strive to meet the different needs of our members while uniting our common interests as tenants. We reach out to property managers, the University, elected officials, local groups and individuals to realize our vision and address pressing tenant issues. In providing service to tenants in Isla Vista, we hope to build a sense of community of Isla Vista; one that is educated, proactive and united. |
| A.S. Student Commission on Racial Equality | The A.S. Student Commission on Racial Equity (SCORE) is a body funded by the UCSB undergraduates concerned with providing a positive and comfortable learning environment for persons from diverse and underrepresented ethnic and racial backgrounds (i.e., Latinx/Chicanx, Blacks, African-American, Asian American, Pacific Islander, South Asian, Southwest Asian/North African/Middle Eastern, First Nation, Native American, etc.). Its purpose is to confront and proactively resolve issues of ethnicity-related concerns and create and promote programs to educate the student body on issues concerning the campus and community that affect students of UCSB. This Commission shall implement and support rules and regulations that will help provide a safer atmosphere for students of color on this campus, and network with other groups campus departments or other universities to help combat racism at UCSB or other educational institutions. The Commission shall form subcommittees as deemed necessary. |
| A.S. Trans & Queer Commission | The A.S. Trans & Queer Commission shall serve as an educational and advocacy forum for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA) students’ rights, with a commitment to representing and improving the status of LGBTQIA students on campus and in the community. The A.S. Trans & Queer Commission a diverse group of members that provides education, funding, and advocacy for the queer community at UCSB and also the Tri-County areas. The Commission will also work together with other campus and community groups to overcome problems such as homophobia, heterosexism, transphobia, biphobia, hate incidents/crimes and other forms of oppression. |
| A.S. Commission on Marginalized Genders | The A.S. Commission for Marginalized Genders (also known as CMG) is an educator about and an advocate for women, non-binary, and trans* rights, with a commitment to representing and improving the status of women, non-binary, and trans* folks on campus and in the community. The A.S. Commission for Marginalized Genders is working toward becoming a diverse group of members reflecting the different voices of the campus and community. |