Through the work of the BCSG Funding & Activities Board (FAB), student government provides funding throughout the year to enable club activities, including events/programs, initiatives, and attending conferences, meets, and tournaments. Budget requests may be made from a club’s Bates Engage Accounting Book to support any financial needs related to the successful operation of the club.

A table denoting the overall timeline for consideration of budget requests may be found below. Please use this to identify the ideal time to submit a request. Please note that consideration time may be delayed by a minimum of one week if FAB determines your request is not complete and/or requires more information. Please plan ahead to ensure that your request has enough time for consideration.

Off-campus travel approval is now integrated with the Budget Request Form. Please plan accordingly, and submit with ample time prior to your anticipated travel.

Winter 2026 Semester Timeline:

Submit by 5:00pm on	Likely reviewed by FAB on	Likely receive decision by
Sat 1/17	Tues 1/20	Weds 1/21
Sat 1/24	Tues 1/27	Weds 1/28
Sat 1/31	Tues 2/3	Weds 2/4
Sat 2/7	Tues 2/10	Weds 2/11
Sat 2/21	Tues 2/23	Weds 2/24
Sat 2/28	Tues 3/3	Weds 3/4
Sat 3/7	Tues 3/10	Weds 3/11
Sat 3/14	Tues 3/17	Weds 3/18
Sat 3/21	Tues 3/24	Weds 3/25
Sat 3/28	Tues 3/31	Weds 4/1
Sat 4/4	Tues 4/7	Weds 4/8
Sat 4/11**Last Submission for Semester	Tues 4/14	Weds 4/15

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