President & Provost's Fund

The President and Provost's Fund (P&P Fund) is available to all recognized Columbia University student groups. The fund provides financial support to events which benefit the University community through collaboration and creative programming on campus.

Committee 

Each semester the P&P Fund committee is charged with awarding funds to those applications that best meet the goals of the P&P Fund. The committee includes designated representatives from the governing boards of the University student community. The Fund is administered by Event Management.  

Eligibility 

To be eligible, the event must meet the following criteria: 

  • The event must occur during the current semester.  
  • It should be organized and hosted by a recognized student group in good standing with the University. 
  • It should be held on campus (Morningside or Medical Center). 
  • It should be advertised and open to the entire University community (including all students, faculty and staff). 
  • The event may be artistic, cultural, educational, or social. 
  • Funds awarded may only be applied to events as described on the application. 

Process for Fall 2025 

Starting in Fall 2025, the President & Provost (P&P) Fund application process will be amended so that student groups can request pre-approval for funding. The new P&P application will be live sooner, in conjunction with the Pre-Calendar process on March 31. Eligible events have until the third week of the fall semester to complete the P&P Fund with estimated funding needs. If pre-approved for P&P funding, groups will be notified of the allocated amount in the 4th week of the semester.  

All deadlines are final and will not be extended. There is no appeal process. 

P&P Funding Reconciliation 

To receive funds, groups who are pre-approved for P&P Funding are required to reconcile event costs before the end of the semester. The deadline to submit final receipts is the Friday after the last day of classes of the semester. Incomplete applications will not receive funding. The final amount distributed will be based on the submitted receipts, with an allocation up to the pre-approved amount. 

Columbia groups must submit a University account number in good standing for the transfer of funds to occur.  

University affiliates (Barnard College, Teachers College) must submit a mailing address for payment by check. 

If you have a question about the P&P Fund, please send an email to [email protected].