Club Budget Requests

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. General rule of thumb, minimum of two weeks for requests under $1,000, and a minimum of 3 FAB meetings for requests over $1,000. 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.

Remainder of Fall 2026 Semester Timeline (Tentatively scheduled for):

Submit by 5:00pm onLikely reviewed by FAB onLikely receive decision by
Sun 9/6Weds 9/9Thursday 9/10
Sun 9/13Weds 9/16Thursday 9/17
Sun 9/20Weds 9/23Thursday 9/24
Sun 9/27Weds 9/30Thursday10/1
Sun 10/4Weds 10/7Thursday 10/8
Sun 10/18Weds 10/21Thursday 10/22
Sun 10/25Tuesday 10/27Wednesday 10/28
Saturday 10/31Tuesday 11/3Wednesday 11/4
Saturday 11/7Tuesday 11/10Wednesday 11/11
Saturday 11/28 **Last Submission for SemesterTuesday 12/1Wednesday 12/2

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