New President & Provost Fund Pre-Approval Request Process Begins During Pre-Cal Period

For Fall 2025 events, the President & Provost (P&P) Fund application process will be amended to allow student groups to request pre-approval for funding. Learn more about how the process has changed and what to expect during the Pre-Calendar Period beginning March 31. 

February 20, 2025

Student groups applying for the P&P Fund for the Fall 2025 semester events can now request a pre-approved funding amount in conjunction with the Pre-Calendar application, allowing them to plan with confidence. Student groups will still need to complete the official P&P Fund application online between March 31 – September 23.   

Groups who complete the application and meet P&P Fund eligibility will receive funding pre-approval by the first week of October. Learn more about the updated process

About the P&P Fund 

The P&P Fund is available to all recognized Columbia University student groups and provides financial support to events that benefit the University community through collaboration and creative programming on campus. 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 Fund is administered by Event Management and committee members include designated representatives from the governing boards of the University student community. 

To be eligible, the event must meet set criteria. Learn more about the P&P Fund eligibility and process