DGA Funding and Forms

Purpose: Initial funding for newly formed DGAs.
Amount: $300
Eligibility: One-time grant upon creation of a new DGA, provided that the application and all appropriate documentation have been received and approved.
Deadlines & Details: Must filled out the DGA Creation Form within 3 months of the DGA start-up date and no later than April 15 of each year.

Apply HERE

Purpose: Annual continued funding for pre-existing DGAs.
Amount: $300 base amount + additional funding based on department registration numbers)
Eligibility: DGAs can apply for one $300 Operational Grant per year (April 1 – March 31) after their first year of operation.
Deadlines & Details: Must submit their annual report by April 15 each year. The online Change of Information form must be completed and submitted no later than October 15

Apply HERE

Must apply for this Grant using the Event Submission Form at least 3 weeks before the event.

Purpose: Offset cost of DGA events.
Amount: NEW! Receipt amount up to a total of $1,300 per year. DGAs are eligible for up to $750/event for insurance coverage reimbursement (with proper documents).
Eligibility: Eligible expenses include food, beverages (non-alcoholic beverages, wine, and/or beer only), advertising and other event-related costs. Beverages should not cover more than 25% of the total bill.
Deadlines: Receipts must be submitted to the GSA before April 15, 2023.

How to apply:

• STEP 1: Submit your event here Event Submission Form
• STEP 2: Submit your receipts after the event here After Event Report Form

Must apply for this Grant using the Event Submission Form at least 3 weeks before the event.

Purpose: This is additional funding available beyond the individual DGA Event Grant when hosting an event with another DGA.
Amount: Total of $500 per year per DGA.
Eligibility: Eligible expenses include food, beverages (non-alcoholic beverages, and wine and/or beer only), advertising and other event-related costs. Beverages should not cover more than 25% of the total bill.
Deadlines: Receipts must be submitted to the GSA by April 15, 2023

How to apply:

• STEP 1: Submit your event here Event Submission Form
• STEP 2: Submit your receipts after the event here After Event Report Form