Grants are available to help AUSA Clubs run events, buy equipment, and fund initiatives that make Adelaide University a fun and engaging place to be.

You can apply for up to $2,500 per grant and up to $3,500 in total per calendar year.

Who Can Apply
  • Eligible: Current AUSA Club Executives enrolled part- or full-time.
  • Not eligible:
    • Transnational or external students
    • Alumni or withdrawn students
    • Current or former Adelaide University staff (unless also a student)
    • Current AUSA Board Members and staff
    • Clubs with overdue grant completion reports.
Types of Grants
  • Major Grant: Over $1,000 in funding, approved by the Grant Assement Panel on a monthly basis
  • Minor Grant: Under $1,000 in funding, approved by AUSA Clubs Staff within two weeks of recieving the application.
What You Can Use a Grant For

Grants can support activities that enhance the non-academic student experience, including:

  • Events, workshops, or initiatives run by your club or student group
  • Equipment, subscriptions, or merchandise
  • Innovative club development
  • Club promotion
  • Executive skills development

Initiatives must be student-led, non-academic, and comply with AUSA and Adelaide University insurance and SSAF Guidelines and take place after their respective grant response date.

How to Apply
  1. Check your eligibility by reading the AUSA Grant guidelines. Contact AUSA if unsure: AUSA.Clubs@Adelaide.edu.au
  2. Complete the application form. Include a budget and any supporting documentation.
  3. Submit by the deadline. Late applications cannot be accepted, but you can apply in the next round.

Tips for a strong application:

  • Show how your initiative benefits Adelaide University students. Include numbers where possible (expected attendees, club members, etc.)
  • Plan ahead, Applications should ideally be submitted 1-2 months before the initiative
  • Include supporting quotes, invoices, or screenshots for all expenses
  • Discuss your application with AUSA Clubs staff for advice
After You Apply

If your application is successful

  1. You’ll get an email with a Grants Terms and Conditions Agreement.
  2. Sign and return the agreement. Funding will be deposited into your club account.
  3. After your project, submit a completion report within one month with receipts and outcomes.

If your application is unsuccessful

  • You’ll receive an email notification.
  • Feedback is available on request.
  • You can reapply in a future round.
FAQs

Can applications be submitted late?
No. Submit in the next grant round instead.

Can grants cover alcohol or social media ads?
No. Other restricted items include tickets to AUSA events, pub crawls, raffles, gift cards, balloons, and political campaigns.

Can individual students apply?
No, grants are for AUSA Clubs only.

Does the event have to be on campus?
No, but campus locations are preferred.

Can staff apply for grants?
Only if they are also AUSA club executives and enrolled as Adelaide University students.