Frequently Asked Questions: Funding

What is RHA FB?
RHA Funding Board is an outstanding resource that provides reimbursement funds for any program benefiting on-campus students. It consists of a board of 9 members, an adviser, and an RHA Executive Board member who oversees it. It is a simple, great way to receive money for events on-campus. 

Who Can Apply For Funding?
Community Councils, resident assistants or any group of residents and/or individuals living within University residential units may apply for additional funds from the RHA Funding Board (RHAFB). Residence halls are only eligible if a representative of their building is attending RHA meetings. Three absences from RHA meetings will result in ineligibility for funding for any resident of that hall for the first semester. 

How and when to apply for RHA FB subsidies?
In order to apply for RHA FB subsidies, a completed application form must be submitted to the Finance Director of RHA, Bridget Fleming. Forms are available online. Funding will only be considered if the application is submitted anytime before the program or within two weeks after the date of the program, and two weeks before finals. Please include a copy of the receipts with the application or submit them afterwards. Money will only be transferred after receipts are received.

How much subsidy if offered for each funding application?
This will be determined on a case by case basis. The members of the RHA FB, whom meet every Monday night at 6:30 pm in 114 MacMillan Hall, will vote on a percentage of how much reimbursement each activity will receive. They have the option to cover all, some, or none of the requested amount.

How are requests considered?
After submitting a request, the chair will contact presenters to arrange a time for presentation, which generally occurs prior to General Assembly on Mondays. Individuals requesting funds give an oral presentation describing the program that will enhance the life of Miami residents. Presenters are limited to five minutes in length followed by an additional time deemed necessary for questions and answers. After this period of time, the Funding Board will conduct the deliberation and voting in closed session. If a presentation is missed, it is the responsibility of the presenter to contact the chairperson to reschedule the presentation. The application will be discarded if a second opportunity for presentation is missed.

Observers are welcome to attend any meeting. All discussions regarding proposal presentations are open to the public. The RHA FB members conduct actual deliberation and voting only in closed session. A simple majority decides an allocation's passage or defeat. The applicant will be emailed by the Funding Board chairperson regarding the amount that he/she will receive
For more information, please contact our RHA Finance Director, Bridget Fleming