Late Night Grants

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

Application Process

1. Submit Application: Use the online application portal
2. Timeline: Submit applications ideally four weeks before event date
3. Review: Applications reviewed on first-come, first-served basis; WUD Executive Team reviews weekly
4. Decision Timeline: Committee decision sent as soon as possible
5. Post-Event: Complete required post-event evaluation form

Application Materials

Specific application materials not detailed in provided content, but examples of successful applications are available:

• Late Night Grant Example 1 - Cultural Showcase
• Late Night Grant Example 2 - Comedy Show
• Late Night Grant Example 3 - Halloween Celebration

Publicity Requirements

• Include Wisconsin Union Directorate logo on all promotional materials
• Include text: "Funded through the Chancellor's Late Night Grant"
• Contact vpresources@union.wisc.edu for logo specifications