The ACDG application process is highly competitive, and applications are assessed on:
- Who, what, when, where and why - tell us who you are, what the event is, when and where it is and most importantly, why we should fund your event!
- The nature, topic and size of the event;
- The cultural, social, historical and reputational significance of the event;
- The contribution to the club's culture and community;
- How new or innovative the activity or approach is;
- Other avenues of funding support;
- Receipts, invoices and quotes provided by the applicant to justify expenses;
- Previous dealings between the Club and the Arc; and
- Any other factors considered relevant.
All applications must be submitted online here.
ACDG Application Deadlines 2026
Applications must be received by 11:59PM on the day of the deadline.
- Round 1 - 1st February 2026
- Round 2 - TBC
- Round 3 - TBC
- Round 4 - TBC
ACDG Information Sessions
Dates for the info sessions and links will be posted here!
ACDG Mock Application
Don't know where to start when writing your application? Lucky for you, UNSW's Capybara Appreciation Society has made their application public and available for all to access!
You can see what a great application looks like HERE 🔗
And their accompanying quotes for expenditure HERE 🔗
Post-Activity Report
Successful applicants for the ACDG are required to submit a post-activity report within 30 days of the conclusion of the activity. Post-Activity Reports are submitted on Rubric.
