Every year, OUSA allocates funding for designated projects, expenses, and events. While there are some guidelines to follow, consider these funds a friendly boost to help our affiliated clubs and societies thrive and pursue their passions.

• Read the current OUSA Grants Policy and Grants Funding Guide
• Scan over some historical grants to gauge what kinds of grants have been awarded and to what degree.
• Familiarise yourself with "good application" examples.
  1. Otago Varsity Woman's Basketball Club - Playing Uniform
  2. Otago Samoan Students Association - Conference
  3. Otago University Cambodian Club - Pull Up Banner
  4. Otago Malaysian Students Association - Cultural Show Case
• Submit your application, uploading supporting documentation and evidence.

• There are a garunteed 6 grant rounds over the course of the year.
• As per policy, you need to submit your application no later than 14 days prior to your project/event taking place.
• 1 - 2 weeks post a grant round closing date, the panel will meet to discuss your application.
• Recommendations are then made to the OUSA Executive for ratification.
• Once approved, the CDO will update with the outcome, formalise the approved grant via a contract, and request you to agree and sign the document. 
• Pending all supporting information has been received, your grant will go to our accounts team for processing.
• As such, you should expect payment 1 - 2 months from the grant round application closing date.

• Round 1, February 29th
• Round 2, March 31st
• Round 3, April 30th 
• Round 4, June 30th
• Round 5, July 31st
• Round 6, August 31st 
• Wild Card Round, September 30th (if there are any remaining funds after Round 6)

• Application submitted via the Clubs Portal 
• Information about the event/project - tell the panel your story!
• Letter of support - this could be from a member of the community or your club president showing their support.
• Quotes - a minimum of 2 quotes for your event/project/equipment to show the panel you are getting the best deal.
• Budget - an accurate budget that showcases all incoming and outgoing costs, not including potential grant amount.
• Bank account name and number -  in the form of either a deposit slip, screenshot of a statement or of account. Club name and account number must be visible and cannot be typed into a document. The account name needs to match the quotes provided.

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When looking to fund an application the panel look and considers the following:

• Alignment with the grants policy
• Purpose and intent
• Measurable outcomes
• Must-haves verse wants
• Community impact and applicant investment
• Vision and mission alignment
• Fair quotations and credibility
• Accuracy and membership base

You may also be eligible for funding outside of OUSA. Here's some ideas to look into!

• University of Otago VC Grants
• University of Otago Performing Arts
• Lottery
• The Dunedin City Council
• Otago Community Trust
• Dunedin Venues Grants
• Skeggs Foundation
• Otago Regional Council
• New Zealand Community Trust

For more suggestions head to Sport NZ Funding or the Dunedin Public Library for free access to GIVEUS.