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Discretionary Grants and Camp Grants 

Discretionary Grants and Camp Grants

For a full list of the grants available to clubs, the eligibility criteria, and methods of application, please refer to the 2026 Finance Handbook.


In addition to the generic Semester Grants, eligible clubs are also eligible to apply for Discretionary Grants and Camp Grants by submitting applications through MyUSU. A club can only receive funding from these grant types once per calendar year, including through group applications.


Like all grant funding received by the USU, Clubs must provide tax invoice receipts as part of the acquittal process to show how it was used before the required deadline. You can read more about acquittals in the Finance Handbook.


If you are having difficulty or have any further questions, please email [email protected] 


Discretionary Grants

This additional funding is allocated to help clubs enhance their members’ experiences by offering programs, events + possibilities that wouldn’t usually be feasible with the typical Semester Grant. Unlike other grant types, whether an application is approved is determined by a panel of USU Staff and Board Directors. Not all applications are approved.


Clubs are encouraged to aim for originality, impact, creativity, and memorability in their applications (and a more detailed guide is available in the Finance Handbook). Discretionary funding comes from a limited pool of funds, and applications based on what has received funding before or are too similar to a club's regular activities are unlikely to be approved.


All applications will need to be completed with a budget for review and detailed answers to a range of questions.  Societies are not guaranteed to receive Discretionary Grants, even if all the minimum criteria are met.


Camp Grants

Camp grants are additional funding to support clubs in holding and operating camp events. To be eligible for a camp grant, the event must be registered with and approved by the Clubs Team and a Club must provide all requested information inside the application form. Additionally, in consideration of cost-of living, and to account for situations where a member of a club is unable to afford the up-front price of ticketed event and a Club must demonstrate an equity program / ticket initiative.


More information on Camp Grants, equity programs + initiatives, and applications can be found in the Finance Handbook.




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