Crowdfunding Cycles
Crowdfunding Cycles are the specific limited time periods that the SIUE Foundation Crowdfunding Program offers Student Organizations the opportunity to apply to fundraise.
The SIUE Foundation offers two Crowdfunding Cycles each year—one in the Fall semester and one in the Spring semester. Each cycle is connected to a major giving event (Giving Tuesday in the Fall and ONE DAY, ONE SIUE in the Spring). These cycles give student organizations a structured timeline to plan, launch, and celebrate their campaigns. Below you’ll find the important dates for the 2025–2026 academic year, along with what to expect at each stage.
Fall 2025 Cycle
| Deadlines/Important Dates | Date/Time |
| Crowdfunding Application Opens | 10/2/25 |
| Crowdfunding Application Closes | 10/17/25 11:59 PM |
| SIUEF Reviews Applications | 10/18/25-10/22/25 |
| Application Decisions Sent | 10/23/25 |
| SIUEF Builds Crowdfunding Pages | 10/23/25-10/29/25 |
| Crowdfunding Materials Distributed | 10/30/25 |
| Required Crowdfunding Workshop | 10/30/25 5:00 PM |
| Crowdfunding - STARTS | 11/3/25 |
| Giving Tuesday - Giving Day | 12/2/25 |
| Crowdfunding - ENDS | 12/3/25 |
| Thank You Phase | 12/4/25 |
| Final Reporting | Within 45-60 days |
Spring 2026 Cycle
| Deadlines/Important Dates | Date/Time |
| Crowdfunding Application Opens | 2/2/26 |
| Crowdfunding Application Closes | 3/6/26 11:59 PM |
| SIUEF Reviews Applications | 3/7/25-3/11/25 |
| Application Decisions Sent | 3/12/25 |
| SIUEF Builds Crowdfunding Pages | 3/13/26-3/25/26 |
| Crowdfunding Materials Distributed | 3/26/26 |
| Required Crowdfunding Workshop | 3/26/26 5:00 PM |
| Crowdfunding - STARTS | 3/30/26 |
| ONE DAY, ONE SIUE - Giving Day | 4/23/26 |
| Crowdfunding - ENDS | 4/30/26 |
| Thank You Phase | 5/1/26 |
| Final Reporting | Within 45-60 days |
Remember: These dates are your roadmap. Applying early, attending the required workshop, and staying connected with the SIUE Foundation team will set your project up for success.
