150th Event Funding Opportunity

Is your student organization interested in celebrating UNI's 150th? The Sesquicentennial Committee is offering financial assistance to help student organizations host creative, on-campus events that highlight UNI's rich traditions. This funding is to be used to enhance your event with a focus on UNI's 150th celebration. It is one time funding for organizations looking to apply. The application will be open from 10/21/25 until 9/11/26.

Funding Opportunity: 

• Up to $500 available per student organization
• Support from the Office of Student Involvement for event planning
• Funding awarded on a rolling basis until all funds are distributed

Application & Selection:

• Application Deadline Friday September 11th 2026 at noon - or until all allocated funds have been given
• Apply now to be considered for one-time financial assistance
• After applying, your organization will receive a follow-up email to confirm whether funding has been awarded
• Funded organizations are required to meet with Connie Hansen to review event guidelines

Eligibility:

• Open to all registered student organizations
• Event must:
  • Take place on campus
  • Occur before October 9, 2026
  • Have all supplies and catering ordered at least 3 weeks prior to the event
  • The proposed idea must be a new event or an existing event with a focus on the 150th

Application/Event Planning Checklist:

• When preparing your application, consider the following:
  • What is the event name and description?
  • Where on campus will the event be held?
  • When will the event take place?
  • How much funding is needed?
  • What will the funds be used for?
  • How will this event promote UNI's 150th?

For questions or more information, please contact Connie Hansen in the Office of Student Involvement.

Let's make the 150th a celebration to remember!