Funding
Campus Departments: several departments on campus may give funds to student organizations for specific events and programs. Student groups should write proposals relating the event purpose with the department's mission. Groups should also present a budget detailing how much is being requested from the department.
The Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) offers a program called Service Bus for which it offers to help groups that have community service projects. Student groups can receive partial or full funding for the cost of renting a DOTS's vehicle used for a community service event. Interested groups can fill out an application and/or contact Joseph DeSanto at servicebus@umd.edu or 301-314-7446 (x47446).
Fundraising: local restaurants often allow student groups to hold fundraisers. Some chains will allow groups to take a certain percentage of the restaurant's profits on a given night. Other chains may provide student groups with free food for a meeting or coupons to give out at an event. Contact particular restaurants and find out what they have to offer!
Concessions: to find information about funraising through concessions, click here