Submit a Project Idea!

Now Accepting Applications for the

2025-2026 School Year!

Need funding for a project? The Ball State Foundation's crowdfunding platform gives you the opportunity to raise money for your passion project. We support you every step of the way with group training, one-on-one consultation, and sharing best practices for higher ed crowdfunding.

Please complete the application and review the policies located under the 'About' link to submit a project for approval.

Fall Cohort:

DEADLINE TO APPLY - September 15, 2025

Emergency Projects

Please submit a detailed and compelling application that clearly demonstrates your team's funding needs and outlines how you will fully achieve your proposed goals.

Note: Completing this application does not guarantee that your project will be approved. Please contact Patrick Donahue at patrick.donahue@bsu.edu with any questions.

Tell us about yourself

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Optional

Comments

Website URL

Tell us about your project

Project Title*

Brief Description*

Program or organization name*

i.e. University Singers, Fashion Merchandising, Field Hockey, etc.

What Foundation fund will you use for this campaign?*

You may need to contact your area's budget director for this information.

Is the Foundation fund you plan to use spendable or endowed?*

Which of the following categories best describes your crowdfunding team?*

Project goal amount? Optional

Setting a realistic goal is important! Most projects are able to raise $5,000 or less.

Is your area's dean, chair, budget director, or coach aware of your project?*

Yes No

Have you participated in Ball State crowdfunding before? Optional

Yes No

Have questions? Send us an email at foundation@bsu.edu