Program Events & Conference Travel Funds

Program Fund Applications

The LGBT Center has two different program funds designed to assist Penn student groups and individuals in sponsoring on-campus events that are LGBTQ+ focused, especially those fostering collaboration among LGBTQ+ groups.

If you are requesting $250 or less for your proposed program, please fill out the ‘small program’ form. If you are asking for more than $250, please fill out the ‘large program’ form, which provides funding up to $1000. Please read ALL instructions on the forms, as funds will only be granted to forms that are properly filled out. Also note that all future funding is contingent on proper advertising including placement of the LGBT Center logo on promotional materials. Additionally, all large program requests must be followed up with an event report upon completion of the program.

  • Applications must be submitted at least one week before the actual event.  Earlier submissions strongly encouraged.
  • Each organization can apply for funding up to four times a semester.  This excludes any events during QPenn week.
  • Contact Malik (malikmuh@upenn.edu) with any questions.
  • Applications must be submitted at least one month before the actual event.  Earlier submissions strongly encouraged.
  • Student groups are eligible to apply twice per year
  • Contact Erin (ecross@upenn.edu) with any questions.

Travel / Conference Fund Application

Students currently enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania are eligible to apply to the Center for an LGBTQ+ conference travel grant if they do not have sufficient funding available through conference organizers or elsewhere. If the costs of attending a conference exceed those available through other sources, including those on campus, students may apply to the Center for supplemental funding up to once per year. Funds will be made available taking into account the number of students applying, the availability of other travel funds, the amount requested, and previous travel funding from the Center. Students receiving travel funds must use their experience at the conference to enrich Penn’s LGBT community in a meaningful way. Requests must be made six weeks before the conference.

  • Applications must be submitted at least six weeks before travel begins.  Earlier submissions strongly encouraged.
  • Students are eligible to apply once every year
  • Contact Erin (ecross@upenn.edu) with any questions.