The Board of Control (BOC) will not approve grants for programming that may increase the risk of jeopardizing students' health. The board will be guided by local, state, California State University (CSU), and CSULB-specific (University) guidelines when considering grant applications.
What are ASI Grant Funds?
Each year, the Associated Students Inc. allocates funds to support student organizations, club sport organizations, college councils, and individual students are groups seeking support for research and travel activities. This FAQ applies to all those categories.
What is the BOC?
BOC stands for Board of Control, and this is the committee within ASI that governs the fiscal and personnel affairs of the organizations. One of BOC’s primary responsibilities is to support student involvement through the distribution of funds sought through grant applications.
Why has the BOC implemented a temporary funding policy?
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic reaches many of ASI’s and student organizations’ activities. Following the CSU’s travel restriction announcement and the university’s prohibition on in-person events, the BOC was required to revisit its normal grant funding decisions and practices in order to ensure compliance with new regulations and to ensure the health and safety of CSULB students involved in grant-funded activities.
I haven’t seen the CSU’s travel restriction. What does that mean?
The CSU Chancellor announced a restriction on all non-essential travel through the spring 2021 semester. This restriction applies to students and student activities out of the Long Beach region.
What will happen with my 2020 Spring Grant Award?
Can my organization still use funds in its agency account?
What if my organization received a donation from a private entity?
Is the $300 grant a one-time grant?
Will the Temporary Policy be in place for Spring 2021?