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BHSA FUNDING

  • Application Deadlines: BHSA treasurer will hold a funding meeting at the beginning of the Fall semester to discuss the application requirements and application deadline.  Organizations that did not apply for BHSA funds during the Fall semester can submit an application during the first two weeks of the Spring semester to the BHSA treasurer.
  • Limits: The application limit is 20% above BHSA funding received the prior year up to $2000 per group.
  • Funding can be used for any organization expense except alcohol.
  • Disbursement: Money is disbursed on a reimbursement basis.
  • Reimbursements Steps:
    • Click here to download reimbursement form.
    • Provide Name of the organization.
    • Name of the Student. Reimbursements will only be made to the student that made the expenditure. 
    • The date of the event. If the item(s) purchased were for more than one event, indicate when the item(s) was purchased.
    • Business or educational purpose of the event. (e.g. General meeting)
    • Location. A room number is not necessary but please indicate if the event happened at Boalt or at a location outside of the law school.
    • Number of people in attendance. In addition, provide a list of all students/attendees at the event.
    • Attach the receipt to the form.
    • Once the form is complete, please turn it in to Polly Paterson in the Office of Student Services (280 Simon Hall).
  • Restriction: BHSA funding CANNOT be used for alcohol.
  • Email Steve Valenzuela if you have any questions.
  • Click Here to view the full bylaws on funding
  • SEE BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF FUNDING...

GRADUATE ASSEMBLY - http://ga.berkeley.edu

a. Funding

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Grad Events 1
(regular meetings)

up to $1600/yr (1&2 together)

regular meetings only

1/25, 2/22, 3/22, 4/22

Application

Grad Events 2
(special events)

up to $1600/yr (1&2 together)

single special events, series of events

1/25, 2/22, 3/22, 4/22

Application

Projects & Services

up to $1000/sem

general operations, office supplies, and long term projects

9/28, 1/25

Application

Travel Fund
(determined by lottery)

$200 presenter $100 non-pres

funding to go to seminars/conferences

10/1, 2/1, 5/1

Application

b. Grants

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Diversity

up to $1500/yr

programs, events, and services

2/22

Application

Community Service

up to $1500/yr

Major programs and
events

2/22

Application

Student Activism

up to $1500/yr

Major programs and
events

2/22

Application

Educational Improvement (check w/ GA office)

up to $1200

Major programs and
events

2/22

Application

C. Additional Graduate Assembly Materials

GA expenditure reimbursement form

Frequently Asked Questions

Table of Deadlines

Sample Budget

Sample Constitution

For Questions about the GA funding process, please contact Mo Kashmiri

CHANCELLORS OFFICE

a. Chancellor's Student Activities Fund

Apply Early. Funds run out by Mid-Spring

Major Programs & Events

$100 - $2000

Application

b. Chancellor's Committee on Student Publications

Due: 10/4, 11/8, 2/7, 3/7

Student published magazines or journals

Usually $500

Application

4. OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES STUDENT FUND

The Fund is intended to benefit the Boalt Community by supporting, both within the walls of Boalt Hall and beyond, activities that will advance the professional and academic development of students and/or help to foster a creative and positive atmosphere at the Law School. Student organizations and individual students are encouraged to apply for funds for special events, organizational expenses, or conference attendance. Applications forms are available in 280 Simon Hall. Contact Holly Parrish if you have questions.

Other Sources of Funding: Student organizations have also been successful seeking funds from the Dean's Office, local law firms, and Boalt alumni.