Community Development Fund

Applying for Community Development Funding

Applications can be found on KU Engage (formerly known as Rock Chalk Central)

Organizations seeking Community Development Funding submit applications which are reviewed by the Student Senate Fund Development Director for constitutional compliance. 

Applications can be submitted for each Legislative Cycle throughout the academic year.

Applicants must present their request before the Community Development Fund Committee.

For questions regarding the Community Development Funding process, please contact the Student Senate Fund Development Director. 

Presenting to CDF

Funding presentations tend to follow a similar structure:  

• A description of your organization 
  • Goals of the organization, how the organization improves student life 
• A description of your request, including the following: 
  • Numerical student impact 
  • An itemized budget and the portion of the budget requested to be funded via the WNF 
  • Include all funding sources 
    • It’s wise to highlight additional fundraising efforts 
  • Include quotes or estimates obtained from vendors, such as KU Catering or Jayhawk Ink 
    • Food Policy Exemption Form approval, if applicable. 
  • The impact if funding is not obtained  

Refer to the Student Senate Teams and to Student Senate Leadership to ensure when, where, and what time you are to present. 

Be prepared for questions after your presentation from fellow students.  

CDF Funding Operates in a One-Week Cycle

CDF meetings take place the same week as Student Senate Council meetings, typically on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm in the Kansas Union. 
Funding decisions are determined at the meeting by the CDF Committee.