RSO Late Night Grant Application 2025-2026
This application is for the Late night grant for the school year 2025-2026

The purpose of the Late Night Grant is to:
  • Promote alcohol-free spaces and events for students
  • Support unique and engaging programming that occurs in the evening
  • Fund program that offers an alternative to drinking events. 
This grant is made possible through the Division of Student Life. 

The criteria for qualification are as follows:
  • Funds must be used for student-orientated alcohol-free activities
  • Events must be open to all members of the UW community
  • The majority of the event must occur between the hours of 9 P.M. and 12 A.M., Thursday through Saturday
  • Event must be free of charge to participants
Preferences will be given to events:
  • Sponsored by a registered student organization (RSO)
  • That occur in Memorial Union or Union South
  • That are new programs/initiatives or significant additions to ongoing programs/initiatives
Late Night Grant funding can be applied to:
  • Any expenses paid directly to the Wisconsin Union or any UW campus unit
  • Space/room rental
  • Equipment rental
  • Internal university expenses can be paid directly, however external expenses will need to be reimbursed.
Applications will be considered on a first come, first served basis, and should be received four weeks prior to the event date. The WUD Executive Team will be reviewing applications weekly. Your application will be formally reviewed, and the committee's decision will be sent to you as soon as possible. 

Please be aware of the publicity requirements that need to be met in order to use any grant money. Any marketing for the event should include the Wisconsin Union Directorate's logo and "Funded through the Chancellor's Late Night Grant." For information about logos that should be included on all promotional materials for a grant-funded event, contact vpresources_union@wisc.edu. After your event, you will be required to fill out a post-event evaluation form. 
Email *
What is your first and last name? *
What is your personal email? *
What is the name of your organization? *
What is the email for your organization? *
What is the name of the event you are requesting funding for? *
What is the date of the event? *
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What is the start time for the event? *
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What is the end time for the event? *
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Where will this event take place? (Building and room if possible) *
Is this part of a series of events? If yes, what are the other dates? (Make sure to include them in your budget plan!) *
Will there be food? If yes, who is the vendor? *
What is the purpose of the event? How does this event fulfil the mission of the Late Night Grant? *
Who is your target market for this event and how will you market this event? *
Are you working with other cosponsors? If so, who and how much are they contributing? *
What is the total amount request and what is that covering? (Please be specific!!) *
Create a budget spreadsheet. A template can be found here, but you can make your own. Include the link for the budget spreadsheet here, and make sure it can be accessed by vpresources_union@wisc.edu *
Is this event free? If no, what are you charging attendees? *
What is your estimated attendance? *
Is there anything else you want to share or any questions you have regarding the Late Night Grant? *
Do you understand that by applying for and receiving a Late Night Grant, you will be required to include the Wisconsin Union Directorate's logo and "Funded through the Chancellor's Late Night Grant." on all marketing materials? *
Do you understand that by applying for and receiving a Late Night Grant, you will be required to fill out a post-event evaluation form and send it to vpresources_union@wisc.edu within 2 weeks after your event occurring? *
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