We can help you with funding for your Unite events. Currently, we can pay for food and beverages up to $5 per person attending and $13.50 towards the event cost.

*Beverages do not include alcohol. Our support can only go towards unit cohesion events.

UNITE funds cannot be used for: Holiday parties, end of year events, balls and banquets. Equipment purchases (rentals are okay). Squadron training/meetings. Alcoholic beverages. Dining in/out and Combat Dining Out. Gambling. Combining with any other appropriated or non-appropriated funding. Base wide special events. Purchasing prizes, giveaways, promotional/personalized items. Movies, concerts or theater events. Lodging and transportation. Portable toilets, trash services, cleaning fees or cleaning companies. Decorations should not exceed 10% of the total cost of the event. Funding cannot be divided based on rank, pay grade, age, race, gender or religion. Covering the cost of damage or late fees and taxes, tips or gratuities. While family members and contractors can participate, UNITE funds cannot be used to pay for them. 

Charitable work provides a cost effective team building activity that allows co-workers to see each other in a new light and can make a real difference in your community.

Suggested Programs:

• Fun Runs / Obstacle Courses
• Alpha Warrior Challenge / Fitness Events
• Food Banks / Animal Shelter
• Beach/Trail Clean-up

• Squadrons will build unit cohesion
• Develop new skills or competency
• Improve physical fitness
• Increase esprit de corps, comradery, or morale
• Promote interaction between unit members
• Provide an opportunity for fun or relaxation
• Reinforce peer, squadron, or AF corps values
• Work on a team-building exercise

Planning an Event

1. Unit POC contacts C3 (Community Cohesion Coordinator) to notify Unit interest in executing an event
2. C3 provides Catalog of 'Ready-to-Execute' (RTE) Programs as well as Partnerships from the community. Units can either choose a RTE program, select from established partnerships, or create their own.
3. Unit POC meets with their respective Squadron Commander / Civilian Leader with proposed event idea for approval
4. An event request is created by the unit POC with the help of the C3 and signed by the Squadron Commander / Civilian Leader.

Requesting an Event

1. Unit POC fills out request form for desired event
2. C3 sends request to AFSVA (approval process may take 14 business days)
3. Events is either approved or modifications are requested

Funding an Event

1. Upon approval, units are allocated a specific budget for activities, food, and non-alcoholic beverages
2. Funds are executed by the C3 and must have approval (do NOT use any other methods to execute funds)

Executing and Event

1. Unit POC is responsible for event coordination and execution
2. C3 assists as needed; provides overview and guidance for policies and procedures

Sharing Metrics from an Event

1. Unit POC must complete AAR w/in 3 business days after the event and email to C3 - [email protected] 
2. Unit POC passes on ICE link and encourages participants to complete an ICE Comment when the event concludes (ICE link is sent via us.af.mil email)

For more information, check the "Host Your First Unite Event with Five Easy Steps" links below.