Submit a Project Idea!

Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Fall Cohort!

Fill out this application to express interest in launching a Crowdfunding project. The purpose of a Crowdfunding project 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.

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, 2025
- Projects run from October 1st - 31st
November project application due by September 30th, 2025
- Projects run from November 3rd - 30th

Spring Cohort

February project application due by December 15th, 2025
- Projects run from February 2nd - 28th
March project application due by January 31st, 2026
- Projects run from March 2nd - 31st
April project application due by February 28th, 2026
- Projects run from April 1st - 30th
May project application due by March 31st, 2026
- Projects run from May 1st - 31st

College departments and programs

Faculty or Staff point of contact required
Apply at least 4 weeks before desired launch date, or participate in the above cohorts
Last Application deadline for calendar year: September 30th, 2025
Last Application deadline for academic year: March 31st, 2026

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?*

Which best describes your organization?*

If your organization falls under or is associated with a Cal Poly college, department, major, or concentration, please specifiy 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?*

Chosen projects will be asked to provide more info for when their project is built.

How much money do need to raise? The crowdfund team sets the project fundraising goal based on past fundraising.*

First time crowdfund projects will have a maximum goal amount set to $3000, but you can raise more.

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 6 weeks to access your funds after your project ends.

Does your organization have an Instagram account? If yes, please provide the account username below.*

Posting on your organization's social media accounts is important in getting the word out.

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

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