Welcome to the MinuteFund, UMass Amherst's crowdfunding platform, facilitated by the UMass Amherst Foundation (UMAF). The MinuteFund is our place to help students, faculty, and staff raise money for their RSO, student group, department, or center on campus. New projects are coming online every week, and you can see all the live projects below. If you would like to support an area that you don't see listed below, you can use this form to make a gift to any area of campus that you are passionate about.
If you are interested in learning more about Accelerate: The Campaign for UMass Amherst you can view the website at: https://accelerateumass.org/
Interested in running a MinuteFund campaign? Click here to apply
UMass Amherst Foundation
23 Projects
ASCE Steel Bridge Competition 2026
By Tom Brown
Help us get to the competition this year!
33%
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2
Donors
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UMass Dynamics 10th Studio Album
By UMass Dynamics
Donations to UMass Dynamics A Cappella go directly towards funding our 10th studio album and sharing our music with the community. Thank you for your support!
78%
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34
Donors
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UMass Dance Team 2025-2026
By UMass Amherst Foundation
Help support the UMass Dance Team on their journey to Nationals!
41%
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29
Donors
16
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Isenberg Women in Business 2025-2026
By Women in Business Co-Directors of Fundraising
Isenberg Women in Business is an organization that strives to create professional and personal development opportunities for our members.
96%
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56
Donors
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2026 Concrete Canoe Funding Project
By Jenna Garber
Help us compete in the Concrete Canoe Design Competition!
30%
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4
Donors
133
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AIAS Freedom by Design Ramp
By UMass AIAS
Dedicated to using our skills to make a difference in our community!
0%
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0
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H.O.P.E Week Fundraiser
By Delta Kappa Delta Sorority Inc.
Support H.O.P.E Week (Helping Others Pursue Education), a national initiative to help children and disadvantaged populations access quality education.
0%
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0
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Send UMass PRSSA to PR Advanced Conference
By UMass Amherst Foundation
Help send UMass PRSSA to the PR Advanced Conference in Boston!
86%
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18
Donors
6
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UMass Equestrian Team
By Sophie Schneider
Help us fund our Postseason!
98%
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73
Donors
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ASME Design Competitions 2025-2026
By UMass ASME
We are looking to raise funds for parts, materials, and travel for our three design teams, along with general club expenses!
22%
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5
Donors
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WMUA Fundraiser Week!
By WMUA
We are so proud to announce the WMUA Fundraiser Week!
42%
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11
Donors
28
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UMass Habitat for Humanity 2025
By UMass Amherst Foundation
Help Habitat for Humanity work to provide everyone with a decent place to live.
35%
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27
Donors
22
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UMass Mock Trial Team 2025!!!
By UMass Amherst Foundation
Please consider donating whatever you can to help us have an amazing year next year and support a hardworking, student-run team!
0%
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0
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UMass Ice Skating Club Fundraiser 2025-2026
By Katie Piotrowski
We want to continue fostering a space where UMass skaters, from beginners to pros, can be part of a community that wants to learn from and support one another.
21%
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3
Donors
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UMass Aeronautics 2025-2026
By UMass Amherst Foundation
Help us compete in the 2026 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Design, Build, Fly (DBF) International Competition!
5%
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5
Donors
28
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UMass Supermileage Vehicle 2025-2026
By Max Somers
Your contribution to the team allows us to carry on tradition and innovation in the field of engineering.
0%
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1
Donors
38
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UMass Amherst Collegiate Wind Competition Team Support
By UMass Amherst Foundation
Support us in materials, testing equipment, and travel to the DOE's national Collegiate Wind Competition!
0%
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0
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31
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Black Artistic Freedom Conference
By UMass Amherst Foundation
None
1%
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7
Donors
30
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Massachusetts Daily Collegian 2025-2026
By UMass Amherst Foundation
Support your student-run, independent campus newspaper!
39%
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16
Donors
17
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Minutemen Racing FSAE 2025-2026 Team
By Owen Campbell
Help the future of UMass Engineering!
26%
Funded
11
Donors
10
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UMass Robotics Club
By UMass Robotics Club
Support UMass Robotics Club!
6%
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10
Donors
27
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