STATE after DARK: Late-Night Substance-Free Event Grants on Campus

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What is STATE after DARK?

STATE after DARK is an award program granted by HPEAA and collaborative partners that provides to up to $1,000 of funding per event to interested registered student organizations, campus departments, colleges or affiliated groups.

University Health and Wellbeing’s Health Promotion, Engagement, Accessibility, and Accommodations (HPEAA) started this new program to help provide opportunities for more diverse late-night programs for students. These late-night programs are intended to promote engagement, connection, and well-being among students by providing opportunities for students to socialize with peers in substance-free environments. To be considered eligible for funding events must be community wide and available for the MSU public to attend. Applications requesting funding for club meetings, department outings, or other events not geared towards the wider Spartan community will not be considered for funding.

Applications must be submitted by the quarterly deadlines to be considered. NOTE: Please plan for your event to occur no earlier than 2 weeks after the deadline application to allow time for award selection and disbursement of funds. Please apply accordingly:

  • Fall 2024 Deadlines:
    • September 20 (Recipients will be notified by September 27)
    • October 18 (Recipients will be notified by October 25)
  • Spring 2025 Deadlines:
    • February 7 (Recipients will be notified by February 14)
    • March 7 (Recipients will be notified by March 14)

 

  • STATE after DARK Application Details

    Before applying for a STATE after DARK award, please review the requirements of your event to be considered eligible for funding:


    • Event must be held during Fall or Spring semesters (summer or intersession programs will not be considered)
    • Event must be held Thursday, Friday, or Saturday between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (exceptions to this time requirement are available for special events outside that window, such as Halloween, St. Patrick’s Day, March Madness, etc.)
    • Event must take place on MSU campus and be substance-free (note: event should not be explicitly advertised as “substance-free”)
    • Application must be submitted by the quarterly deadline to be considered. NOTE: Please plan for your event to occur no earlier than 2 weeks after the deadline application to allow time for award selection and disbursement of funds. Please apply accordingly.
      • Fall 2024 Deadlines:
        • September 20(Recipients will be notified by September 27)
        • October 18 (Recipients will be notified by October 25)
      • Spring 2025 Deadlines:
        • February 7 (Recipients will be notified by February 14)
        • March 7 (Recipients will be notified by March 14)
    • Event must be hosted by a registered student organization, campus department, college, or related affiliated group
    • There is no participation charge for attendees
    • Event is open to all MSU students
    • Event must comply with all MSU policies and on-campus event policies
    • Organizations limited to receiving one STATE after DARK award per academic semester
    If your event meets the above requirements, designate one representative from your organization to complete the STATE after DARK application. If you need further guidance on hosting your event, check out our STATE after DARK Resource Guide! 


    Note: HPEAA will grant a maximum of six STATE after DARK awards per academic semester in total.

    Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis by MSU Student Wellbeing Activator Network (SWAN) with final approval by HPEAA leadership. If your application is approved, your organization can expect the following steps to occur:

    • HPEAA team will email your organization with necessary details to comply with the STATE after DARK award, including information on fund disbursement and expectations associated with receiving the award (including a required post-event survey).
    • Organizations can expect their STATE after DARK award to be disbursed via check within 7-10 business days following the award approval email notice.
    • Publicity assistance will be coordinated through the University Health and Wellbeing Communications Team, with approved events to be featured as a spotlight late-night program. It will be promoted on campus partner social media platforms and through additional on-campus marketing platforms.
    • Optional: Logistical planning support can be provided through a meeting with an HPEAA team member to help with the event planning process as requested.
  • Apply Here

    Complete the STATE after DARK Application here!

  • STATE after DARK Resource Guide

    If you need further guidance on hosting your event, check out our STATE after DARK Resource Guide!

  • Expectations After the Event

    Award recipients must complete and submit the STATE after DARK Post-Event Survey within 14 days after your event.

    Your organization can expect to receive a link to the STATE after DARK Post-Event Survey in both your initial acceptance email from HPEAA and again after your event. Failure to complete this post-event survey may result in cancellation of funding and restriction of future opportunities for your organization to apply for STATE after DARK awards.

    Need further guidance on hosting your event? Check out our STATE after DARK Resource Guide!

    Do you have other questions about STATE after DARK? Email one of our Health Promotion Generalists at rivera77@msu.edu.

    Thank you for your interest in providing late night programming for our students!