The BC is excited to fund events organized by individuals of non-recognized organizations, and will consider your request at its weekly meeting so long as your proposed event is in compliance with:
Directions: Complete this form by giving a detailed explanation of your request for discretionary funding and an itemized budget (line items, below). Be sure to include targeted attendance, estimated participation, reasons why you do not have enough funding currently (if you are a BC funded club), experience planning similar events and an explanation of the value of the event to Amherst College. Include additional info (for example, a biography of the speaker) if possible and appropriate BC paperwork (contract if applicable).
There are a number of departments and funds around campus that are willing and able to provide students with resources. In an effor to ensure equal access to these sources, a number are listed below. You may choose as many of these as you believe to be applicable to your endeavor, or you may send your request only to the BC. Please note that this is only a means of information sharing and it isstill up to you to follow up with the departments you requested money from. The earlier you submit your request, the easier it will be to get your funds.
