Any resident can apply to use funds from the Fun Fund to support self-organized fun events for small groups of Ashdown residents. Examples of events the Fun Fund can be used for include going to watch a movie, playing laser tag, and bowling.
The subsidy per person is $15 or less, and the maximum amount per event is $150.
You can apply for the Fun Fund using this Google form. After you fill out the form, please also email the Communities Committee Chair to notify them of your submission.
You must submit your application at least one week in advance of the event to allow time for application processing and event publicity.
If your event is approved, you will be notified, and you must then advertise the event to the entire Ashdown community by sending an email about the even to ashdown@mit.edu. The email should emphasize that the event is only open to Ashdown residents. Sign-ups for events must be open for at least 24 hours. If more people sign up than an event can support, attendees must be selected randomly from the full list of sign-ups using a number generator to ensure everyone has an equal chance. An exception to this is that organizers can guarantee a spot to one resident friend (not more than one).
After you hold the event, you must email the Communities Committee Chair and AHEC (ahec-five@mit.edu) with the event’s attendance, share how the event went (send a fun picture!), and fill out an RFP. To receive reimbursement, please also submit the complete list of residents who signed up during the 24-hour window and the results of the random allocation showing who was selected.