In line with our mission to promote learning and community engagement, the Caltech Student Investment Fund allocates up to 4% of its holdings annually to support Caltech-affiliated clubs and organizations through the Disbursement Program. Eligible clubs and organizations can apply for funding to support one-time capital expenditures as long as they meet the following guidelines:

• 1. The organization must be self-sustaining and open to the entire Caltech community.

  We are not in a position to provide funding for clubs that are otherwise unable to sustain their spending. In addition, we believe that it would not align with the Fund's mission to support clubs that are not accessible to all interested individuals within the Caltech community.

• 2. The organization must have an active membership and a well-defined mission.

  To ensure the greatest benefit for the Caltech community, we only consider requests from organizations that actively engage their members and serve a clear, impactful purpose.

• 3. The request must be for a one-time expense.

  We aim to provide meaningful support without becoming the sole funding source for recurring activities. Requests for regular expenses that could be funded through membership fees or other resources will not be considered.

As long as the organization meets these requirements, we welcome disbursement requests of any amount. For further details, please refer to the application forms below. Note that requirements for the 2024-25 academic year may be subject to change prior to the application period.

SIF Disbursement Application Form