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Thank you for your interest in applying for RIO Funding from the ASUH. This opportunity was created to assist Registered Independent Organizations (RIOs) on the UHM campus. 

If you have any questions regarding the RIO Funding process and application, please email asuhrio@hawaii.edu.

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Note: If your RIO received funding last semester and did not turn in your Post Activity Report for your event that was funded by ASUH then you will not be considered for funding for this semester.

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FALL 2026 APPLICATIONS DEADLINE FRIDAY OCTOBER 9, 2026 AT 11:59 PM.

RIO FUNDING FISCAL PROCEDURES

The documents and resources needed to apply for direct payment or reimbursement for your ASUH RIO Funding below.

 

RIO Funding Awards will be processed by ASUH Office Staff Members. Office Staff can be reached through the asuh@hawaii.edu email, please use  "ATTN: _____" in the subject line. Turn in your forms as early as possible so that any errors can be fixed before the deadline. 

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1. LINK TO ASUH FISCAL FUNDING PROCEDURES PACKET

An overall guide containing examples and explanations of what each payment type requires. (Currently being updated.)

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2. LINK TO POST FUNDING ACTIVITY REPORT 

An online evaluation form of the event held/attended by the RIO. Must be filled out within a week that the event is held.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  1. If my event happens in the spring, can I apply during the fall?

    1. NO, please make sure the RIO event occurs between January and May when applying for Fall RIO Funding. ​

  2. Can my event occur after the deadline to submit my packet?

    1. YES, club events may occur after the RIO Funding deadline, but must occur during the fall semester. However, the club must submit the required forms.​

  3. If my bank statement doesn't arrive till the end of the month after the deadline, can I still turn it in by then?

    1. YES​

  4. If multiple people in my club purchased items, how do they get reimbursed?

    1. They must each complete a purchased on behalf memo  to you, and provide their card and bank statement as discussed below.​

  5. If my event is at a movie theater, can I change the location of it after applying?​

    1. YES, as long as it is still a movie theater​

  6. If I exceed the budget for one line item, can I use the money from another line item to compensate for it?

    1. NO​, allocated money within a line item cannot be used to compensate for another line item 

    2. For example, if you were awarded $500 for food and $700 for venue, you cannot use part of the $700 to help pay for food if you exceeded the $500 budget for it. 

  7. Other than dropping documents to the ASUH office located at Campus Center 211A where else can I submit documents?

    1. You can submit documents to the ASUH Dropbox​

  8. If I don't have the receipt anymore, can I still get reimbursed?

    1. NO​

    2. If you do not have a receipt for your items, you will not be awarded.

FOR ALL ASUH RIO FUNDING AWARDEES

ASUH Status Updater (coming soon)
 

Click Here for the Updater on your RIO Funding Application.

Important: Will show the current status of your Application (Please check this sheet occasionally and bookmarked)

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REIMBURSEMENT

A reimbursement packet will be required for each individual/organization looking to be reimbursed, reimbursement is the preferred method of payment. The reimbursement documents required include:

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  1. REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FORM 

    • ​A form requesting reimbursement for money that was spent on goods related to the Senate Act allocation.

  2. WH-1 TAX FORM or W-9 TAX FORM

    • ​The WH-1 is to be filled out by individuals who are seeking reimbursement. Please note that we do not allow dorm addresses. The W-9 is to be filled out if it is an organization seeking reimbursement.

  3. RECEIPT LOG and COVER SHEETS FOR RECEIPTS

    • ​Please list any and all relevant costs incurred for your reimbursement on the receipt log and support it by attaching receipts to the cover sheets. All receipts must be itemized and have the pertinent information as outlined in the ASUH Fiscal Funding procedures. 

      • Physical receipts must be dropped off at the ASUH Office or mailed to us. We do not accept scanned versions of receipts.​

      • Digital receipts are accepted via email.

      • Receipts must have: payment type, your name, itemized list of purchased items and the total amount.

    • If items were purchased before the event date, please create a letter stating the reason why items were purchased ahead of time.

  4. CLARIFY LINE ITEMS FORM (if necessary)

    • ​If the receipt lists items that may not be easily deciphered, fill out this form to clarify what was purchased.

  5. CARD AND BANK STATEMENT

    •  If items were purchased with a credit card, provide a front scan of the credit card blacking out all digits except the last four digits and the name of the account holder. 

    • Please provide a copy of the bank statement with the relevant purchases highlighted, the name of the account holder, and the items must not be pending. 

    • If items were purchased with a check, please provide a copy of the cancelled check (can be requested from your bank) and a copy of the bank statement with the relevant purchases highlighted

    • If travel was involved, please provide the itinerary, booking confirmation, and boarding passes (if flight was already taken).

  6. FLYER OF EVENT

    • A flyer of your event or message that was used to promote the time and location the event was held. According the ASUH RIO funding rules, the flyer must contain the ASUH logo and indicate the event was co-sponsored by ASUH. If a conference was attended, please provide a flyer of the conference.

  7. FOOD MEMO​​

    • If food items were purchased earlier than the date of the event, please fill out this form.

  8. PURCHASE ON BEHALF MEMO​

  9. POST-ACTIVITY FORM

    • ​​An online evaluation form of the event held/attended by the RIO. Must be filled out within a week that the event is held.

FOR ALL ASUH RIO FUNDING AWARDEES

Dates/Deadlines
Application
Fiscal Procedures

DIRECT PAYMENT

If your organization has been approved for direct payment, please follow-up with the appropriate office staff member to ensure all necessary documents are turned in a timely matter for the creation of a purchase order. 

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To initiate direct payment, a quote or order from a vendor must be submitted along with a W-9 (if purchasing from a business or organization) or WH-1 TAX FORM (if purchasing services from an individual).

Funding Awardees

RIO PROCESS FUNDING

RIO FUNDING TIMELINE

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Application Opens Thursday, September 24, 2026

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Mandatory Orientations held on Thursday, October 1, 2026 and Friday, October 2, 2026 (you only need to attend one)  https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/82667417328 | Meeting ID: 826 6741 7328 | Passcode: RIO

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Interview Sign Ups Open on Thursday, October 1, 2026

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RIO Applications Due Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:59 pm

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Interviews held on Mon-Wednesday, October 12, 13, 14, 2026

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RIO Bill Introduced to the ASUH Senate for Approval October 20, 2026 at 6 pm (RIO's are welcome to testify)

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Official Notifications and RIO Packets will be sent out by Friday, November 6, 2026​​​​​​​​​​​​

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