SRC Clubs Grant Funding

Applying for SRC Grants

Grant applications for 2024-2025 are now open.

SRC Club Grant Funding is intended to support clubs and societies as they strive to foster community through student-driven events and resources.  

SRC Club Grant Funding aims to:  

• Support innovative approaches to expand membership outreach   

• Empower clubs/societies to interact with and support an expansive student body 

• Advance ideas that prioritise diversity, accessibility and inclusion  

 

How to Apply 

In order to apply for and claim an SRC Clubs and Societies grant, you need to:  

• Make sure two currently listed Office Bearers attend an induction session within the current academic year. If your club/society is unable to attend an induction session before applying for a grant, please contact clubsandsocs@src.gla.ac.uk as soon as possible. 

• Complete the application form on this page (please log in to our website if you cannot see the form below). 

• Please note, the most that can be awarded for an SRC Clubs and Societies grant is £500. For larger projects or campaigns, please check out the Big Ideas Grant Fund.  

Please make sure your grant application: 

• Is completed by a currently listed office bearer (generally the treasurer). 

• Includes details of what is being applied for, how it will benefit your members, how it prioritises community and inclusion, and a cost breakdown. 

• Is submitted along with a bank statement that is less than two months old, or alternatively, proof of opening.  

• If your club keeps their funds in the SRC Holding Account (agreed beforehand with the SRC), you will not need to submit a bank statement.  

• If your club does not have a bank account, then we can still consider your application and ask you to discuss this with us further.  

• Under no circumstances will funds be released into a personal bank account. 

Factors that are taken into consideration by the committee are: 

• Quality of the proposal and its impact to uplift diversity, community and inclusion 

• The number of society members who would benefit from the funding  

• Members must be signed up for the society on the SRC website. The website can also be used to sell event tickets to both students and non-students without charging booking fees. 

• The club’s ability to manage their finances 

• The application’s contribution to the SRC’s overall strategic objectives 

• The club’s potential access to alternative resources 

• The SRC Clubs and Societies budget 

 

Reach out for SRC Support  

It is a priority for the SRC that your club/society understands what grant funding and resources are available to you, as well as how to navigate the application process.  

If you require advice on completing your application or on your meeting with the committee, we encourage you to email clubsandsocs@src.gla.ac.uk to get in touch with our Clubs and Socs Engagement Coordinator. They would be happy to meet with your society in-person, over Zoom or via email to help answer your queries.  

Please note, any lobbying or attempt to circumvent the applications process may see your application disqualified. 

 

Grant Application Review Process 

Grant applications are considered at the meetings of the Clubs and Societies Committee, which usually occur every fortnight during semesters one and two. All applications are considered on their own merit and grants are awarded on a needs basis.  

In some cases, a meeting might need to be set up between a maximum of two currently listed office bearers and the Clubs and Societies Committee to discuss your application in more detail. You will be contacted by email to arrange this. 

Please note, the SRC does not consider grant funding for the following: 
 

• Society balls 

• Gifts for speakers 

• Raffle/tombola/competition prizes   

• Non-essential club branded clothing 

• Fundraising events 

• Bar deposits  

    

Apply for an SRC Club Grant Here 

 

Expensive Items and Other Funding Opportunities 

We recognise that clubs/societies may not have the funds to make upfront purchases where the items are expensive. In this situation, the club can request that the SRC make payment directly to the supplier.  

You will need to contact the SRC before making any commitment on our behalf; we will happily talk to the supplier for you. Please note it can take up to 5 working days for the SRC to process any payments. 

Please note, for larger-scale events (e.g., cultural and interfaith events, conferences, theatre performances), we would encourage your society to consider applying to the Big Ideas Grant Fund. 

If you have any questions on the SRC Clubs and Societies grant process, please email clubsandsocs@src.gla.ac.uk. We are here to support you! 

 

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