Late Night Grants

Late Night Grants

Funder: Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD)

Program Overview:
WUD offers Late Night Grants to support registered student organizations that host unique and engaging alcohol-free events. The grant is designed to encourage innovative and creative programming that provides alternatives to drinking-related activities.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicant: Registered student organization (RSO) at UW-Madison
• Event Type: Student-oriented, alcohol-free activities open to all members of the UW community
• Timing: Majority of event must occur between 9 PM and 12 AM, Thursday through Saturday
• Cost to Participants: Event must be free of charge to participants (exceptions may be made)

Preference Given To

• Events sponsored by registered student organizations (RSO)
• Events that occur in Wisconsin Union facilities
• New programs/initiatives or significant additions to ongoing programs

Eligible Uses of Funds

• Expenses paid directly to Wisconsin Union or any UW campus unit
• Space/room rental
• Equipment rental
• Internal university expenses can be paid directly; external expenses require reimbursement

Application Process

• Applications considered on first-come, first-served basis
• Should ideally be received four weeks before event date
• WUD Executive Team reviews applications weekly
• Formal decision sent as soon as possible

Marketing Requirements

• All promotional materials must include Wisconsin Union Directorate logo
• Materials must state: "Funded through the Chancellor's Late Night Grant"
• Contact vpresources@union.wisc.edu for logo information

Post-Event

• Recipients required to complete post-event evaluation form

Funding Source

Funded through the Division of Student Life

Contact

vpresources@union.wisc.edu