Tech for Social Good - UC Davis

CITRIS and the Banatao Institute

Student-led Events

Tech for Social Good provides funding support from $200 – $1,000 for UC Davis individual students, student organizations or student groups to develop events or programming that improve and support technological innovation in the following categories: Health, People & Robots, Connected Communities, Sustainable Infrastructure, Diversity and Inclusion in Tech.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be an info session?

  • Yes, we will hold an info session on Thurs., Jan. 17 at 5:00 pm (Room TBD). Please register here.
  • We will also hold open office hours on Fri., Jan. 18 from 11:00 – 2:00 pm in room 2101 Academic Surge for students seeking guidance on their application.

Who is eligible and how can I apply?

  • Students affiliated with an ASUCD recognized club or organization are eligible to apply.
  • Please complete the online application here.

What are the deadlines for applying? 

  • Funding will be made available in two batches: (1) Fall 2018and (2) Winter and Spring Quarters 2019
    • Fall Quarter 2018
      • Applications will be accepted from Sept. 26 to Dec. 14, 2018. Funding will be allocated on a rolling basis.
    • Winter and Spring Quarters 2019
      • Applications will be accepted from Jan. 7 to June 13, 2019. Funding will be allocated on a rolling basis.

How much funding can I apply for?

  • Student-led events and programs can apply for funding from $200 – $1,000 per event, per academic year.
  • Only one application per club or organization will be accepted per academic year.
  • You must complete the budget template form (.xls Template) and submit with your online application.

What types of events and programming are funded? 

  • Events and programming examples include, but are not limited to: Student-run hackathons and guest speaker events or series, conference & symposia fees, tech treks.  
  • Specific example includes:

What are the requirements for a student-led event or program application? 

  • The student organization must be an ASUCD recognized club or organization.
  • Event or programming must be open to other matriculated UC Davis students.
  • The project plan must include a detailed description for how the project will be monitored, including tracking, recording, and reporting these benefits back to the Tech for Social Good Review Committee.  
  • Projects must have publicity, education and outreach considerations, including a minimum of two “blog” posts or articles, and multimedia documentation (e.g., photos and video) to be shared via the CITRIS website and social media, where appropriate.  
  • All project teams must present their work at a CITRIS-organized showcase event in June 2019 (Exact Date TBD).