About CRFB:

                                               The Central Residential Funding Board (CRFB) was created by students representing various
                                             residence hall organizations and constituencies. CRFB was created to consolidate several other
                                            systems of funding provided for programs and activities in the residence halls. Now, ANY student
                                         living in the University Residence Halls has easy access to supplemental funding for programs or
                                      activities that fits within Housing and University policies. The CRFB creates a centralized and simplified
                                   location for additional funding. The CRFB will meet regularly throughout the semester, carefully consider
                                all funding requests, and respond to all requests submitted in a timely manner. There are still funding
                             opportunities at each hall - check with your hall organizations, Residence Director or RA for these options.

CRFB meets every other Monday night.

Deadline for request submission is NOON on day of meeting.

The CRFB Meeting Dates for 2007-08:

August 27

September 10, 24

October 8, 22

November 5, 26

December 3

January 21

February 4, 18

March 3, 24

April 7, 21, 28

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CRFB is accepting applications for new members for Fall 2008!

If you are interested, please go to:

www.uiuc.edu/goto/crfbapplication

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Group Budget Requests:

NOTE:  This is only for hall or area groups to request a budget (for example, Black Student Unions).  This is not for hall councils or groups looking to put on an event.  Those groups should use the One Time Program Requests (link at the top of page under Central Residential Funding Board).

Established Hall/Area Based student groups, such as BSU's, may request a budget from CRFB up to $1000. 

Residence Life Hall/Area Group Budget Request

One Time Request

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How does the CRFB make decisions?

• CRFB is a group of 6-10 student members and one advisor. The advisor does not have a vote. The CRFB will only vote on requests when there are at least 5 members present. A 2/3 majority of those present is required to approve a funding amount.

• CRFB members discuss each request and reflect upon the criteria and similar funding requests, come to a common recommendation and call it to vote. They then vote on the suggested funding amount. If it passes, they move on to the next request. If it does not, they discuss further until they are able to come to another funding amount and vote again. This continues until a 2/3 majority of members present (minimum of 5 present) approve the amount, even if the amount is $0.

• CRFB has a set of criteria to guide funding decisions, which can be found here.

How much money is there to be allocated?

• There will be approximately $75,000 this academic year available to be allocated.

What happens after the CRFB makes a decision?

• The person who submitted the request, along with the RD of the hall being represented, receives an email with the CRFB decision. This message also reminds you to submit the post-audit within seven days of the event's occurrence or the money will not be transferred.

• If you are denied, receive a lesser amount than requested, or have questions for follow up; you can e-mail CRFB@admin.housing.uiuc.edu with your questions.

How does the money work?

• Once your request is approved, you will work with the RD of your hall to make any needed purchases or arrangements.

• CRFB funds UP TO the amount granted, however, all other secured funding must be utilized before CRFB funds will be transferred.

• After the event, it is critical you submit the post-audit within 7 days. Once the post-audit is submitted the funding request gets placed into our transfer procedures. You can submit the post-audit electronically through this website, or print and return a paper copy. If you submit electronically-a copy of all receipts must be sent to 300 Clark Hall c/o CRFB. If you submit a paper post-audit please do so to 300 Clark Hall, c/o CRFB- and ask the front desk worker to date stamp them.

• At the end of each month, we will transfer money from the CRFB account to the appropriate hall accounts.

• If you have unique circumstances or are not a housing student group we will still make the transfers monthly to your RSO account, or you may contact the CRFB to seek assistance with your specific circumstances.

Having Trouble Submitting Your Post Audit?

• If you are having difficulty submitting your post audit you can fill out the PDF version of the Post- Audit form and either email it to us (CRFB@admin.housing.uiuc.edu) or turn in a hard copy to 300 Clark Hall along with your receipts.

Contact Us

If you have questions about the Central Residential Funding Board please contact us at: CRFB@admin.housing.uiuc.edu or call Cory Ohms, Program Coordinator for Social Justice and Leadership Education at (217) 244-3030