Submit a Project Idea!

Now Accepting Applications for Winter 2025!

Apply before December 15th, 2024 to be considered.

Fill out this application to express interest in launching a Crowdfunding campaign. The purpose of a Crowdfunding campaign is to assist Cal Poly-affiliated organizations, programs, and departments by providing a platform for them to raise money for events and expenses, among other financial burdens. To qualify, projects must be sponsored by a Cal Poly department or organization and approved and sponsored by a faculty member or advisor.

We will be hosting a Fall Cohort of month-long crowdfunding projects in October and November, so apply as soon as possible to be considered! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the Annual Giving team will reach out with the next steps if your project has been selected.

DEADLINES

Student groups and organizations

Fall Cohort

October project application due by August 31st, 2024
November project application due by September 30th, 2024

Spring Cohort

February project application due by December 15th, 2024
March project application due by January 31st, 2025
April project application due by February 28th, 2025
May project application due by March 31st, 2025

College departments and programs

Faculty or Staff point of contact required
Apply at least 4 weeks before desired launch date
Application deadline for calendar year: September 30th, 2024
Application deadline for academic year: March 31st, 2025

Check out our About Page for Frequently asked questions. Email crowdfund@calpoly.edu for further questions.

Tell us about yourself

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone *

Comments

Website URL

Tell us about your project

Project Title*

Brief Description*

What is the name of your organization?*

What college or department is your organization under (if applicable)?

Which best describes your organization?*

If you are are associated with a Cal Poly Department or concentration, please specifiy which department below: Optional

Who is your sponsoring faculty member, advisor, or staff member?*

Please provide their name, title, and email so they can be looped into all communications.

Please provide specific details for your project's purpose. Why are you raising money?*

How much money do need to raise? Keep in mind crowdfund team sets project fundraising goal based on past crowdfunds.*

Recomended Goal Maximum: Student Groups $3,000 - $5,000 / College Progams $5,000 - $10,000

Please quantify the specific expenses that your funds will go towards.*

ie: hotel stay $100 per night, conference registration $250 per student

A specific fundraising allocation is required. Please provide the fund name and the 4-digit allocation code, or the account number associated with the fund.*

ASI Clubs please provide your 5-digit account number, asiclubservices@calpoly.edu can provide this

Are there any time constraints for your project? If yes, please provide specific dates and description (ie. Nationals on April 18th)*

Keep in mind it will take up to a month to access your funds after your project ends.

Any additional information the Cal Poly Crowdfunding team should be aware of? Optional

Have questions? Send us an email at crowdfund@calpoly.edu