Each year, UCLA allocates $240,000 of Student Services Fee funds and $300,000 of Chancellor's Opportunity funds to support maintenance, repair, and/or construction projects at eligible facilities. To be eligible for these funds, a facility must be Student Fee funded space or other special non-state funded space. Student Services Fee funds are restricted to use in student fee facilities. Chancellor Opportunity funds are not restricted but must follow the PRG eligibility requirements. Buildings that qualify as Student Fee Space are Pauley, SCRC, LATC, Drake (including Marshall Field), Kaufman Pool, SAC Pool, the IM Field, and the North Athletic Field. Special other non-state buildings are Royce (theater area only), Jackie Robinson Stadium, and Easton Stadium.
Overseeing the execution of this program is a PRG Committee comprised of:
- AVC Facilities Management (FM)
- Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
- Executive Director, Cultural & Recreational Affairs
- Assistant Director, UCLA Recreation Assistant
- Director, Capital Programs/Capital Planning & Finance
- Director of Operations, School of Arts & Architecture
- Strategic Planning Analyst, Academic Planning & Budget
- Associate Athletic Director, Intercollegiate Athletics
- Director, FM Maintenance and Alterations
- Student Representatives (One graduate and one undergraduate)
- FM Executive Officer (Program Administrator)
Timeline
The following is the timeline for the annual PRG process:
- Early to Mid-September: AVC FM issues a Call Letter to the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs; Dean, School of Arts and Architecture; and the Director, Intercollegiate Athletics, with a copy to the PRG Committee soliciting project nominations
- Mid-October: AVC FM solicits the names of the two Student Representatives from the Office of the Vice Chancellor/Student Affairs and sends a copy of the Call Letter to the Student Representatives via the Office of the Vice Chancellor/Student Affairs.
- Mid-November (avoiding any conflicts with Finals): AVC FM schedules an orientation meeting with the Student representatives and the Strategic Planning Analyst, Academic Planning & Budget.
- Late January to Early February: AVC FM issues a Summary Letter of all proposed PRG projects to PRG Committee members in preparation for the Committee's review.
- Late February: PRG Committee meets to review project nominations and develop a recommended list of projects, including an $80,000 Contingency Fund, to the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC).
- Late February to Early March: AVC FM issues a letter to the SFAC Chair, with copy to the PRG Committee, listing the projects nominated by the PRG Committee. SFAC then writes a letter to the Chancellor with their recommendation of whether to approve the list of projects.
- The Chancellor takes the PRG Committee letter along with the SFAC recommendation into consideration when deciding whether to approve the project list. The Chancellor writes a letter back to SFAC with the final approval.
Funds Reallocation
Whenever there is a need to draw from PRG Contingency Funds for unforeseen PRG requirements or for PRG projects that have exceeded their budget, the AVC FM will notify the PRG Committee in advance via email. At the end of each PRG program year's execution, the AVC FM will move all remaining funds from unspent contingency and from any PRG projects that completed under their budget to the following year's PRG program balance.
Point of Contact
Questions regarding the PRG program should be directed to the FM Executive Officer.
In 2026...
On May 19, 2026, the PRG Committee unanimously approved the FY 2026-27 project list and funding recommendations for submission to the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC) and ultimately to the Chancellor. The approved list represents the top priorities of the organizational units that submitted projects and combines this year's allocation with carry-forward funding from prior cycles.
Total available PRG funds for FY 2026-27 are $768,410, comprising $240,000 in Student Services Fee (SSF) funds, $300,000 in Chancellor's Opportunity funds, $180,000 in 2025-26 carry-forward, and a $48,410 share from Summer Recreation revenue. Of that total, $80,000 is held back as a contingency reserve for in-year emergencies and over-budget conditions, leaving a spendable budget of $688,410.
The Committee approved $690,000 across 11 projects (9 Recreation, 2 Theater Management Services), with two Royce Hall Theater moving-light packages (Parts 3/4 and 4/4) deferred to the FY 2027-28 cycle. The approved total slightly exceeds spendable budget by $1,590 and will be absorbed against contingency at close-out.
Even with carry-forward funds, the FY 26-27 budget continues to fall short of identified facility needs. The SFAC allocation for PRG has not increased despite rising labor and materials costs and continuing wear on student-fee-funded facilities. The PRG Committee again recommends strong consideration for increased PRG funding to avoid the untimely failure of these highly visible facilities.
FY 2026 - 27 APPROVED PROJECTS & FUNDING
Funding Sources
| Funding Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2025-26 Carry Forward | $180,000 |
| Central Funds — Permanent (69996) | $300,000 |
| SSF — Permanent Allocation | $240,000 |
| Summer Recreation Share | $48,410 |
| Total Available PRG Funds | $768,410 |
| Less: Contingency Reserve (held back) | ($80,000) |
| Spendable Budget | $688,410 |
Approved & Deferred Projects
| Dept | # | Project | Requested | Approved | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recreation | |||||
| Recreation | 1 | Drake Stadium — Track Cleaning | $40,000 | $20,000 | Partial approval |
| Recreation | 2 | Drake & WAS — Marshall Field & Annenberg Stadium Maintenance | $60,000 | $60,000 | Full |
| Recreation | 3 | SAC & Pauley Pavilion — Annual Floor Resurfacing | $100,000 | $100,000 | Full |
| Recreation | 4 | LATC — Tennis Court Resurfacing | $75,000 | $75,000 | Full |
| Recreation | 5 | North Pool (Kaufman Hall) — Replaster Pool Interior | $100,000 | $100,000 | Full |
| Recreation | 6 | Spieker Aquatic Center — Boiler Repair/Replacement | $100,000 | $100,000 | Full |
| Recreation | 7 | Pauley Pavilion — Inner Concourse Lighting Replacement | $100,000 | $75,000 | Partial approval |
| Recreation | 8 | Spieker Aquatic Center — Dive Tower Waterproofing | $15,000 | $15,000 | Full |
| Recreation | 9 | Marina Aquatic Center — Roof Repair | $25,000 | $25,000 | Full |
| Subtotal — Recreation | $615,000 | $570,000 | |||
| Theater Management Services (TMS) | |||||
| TMS | 1 | Royce Hall Theater — Projector Package | $100,000 | $100,000 | Full |
| TMS | 2 | Royce Hall Theater — Enhancement Lighting | $20,000 | $20,000 | Full |
| Subtotal — TMS | $120,000 | $120,000 | |||
| TOTAL APPROVED | $735,000 | $690,000 | |||
| Deferred Projects (not funded — FY 26-27) | |||||
| TMS | 1 | Royce Hall Theater — Midstage Moving Light Package (Pt 3/4) | $51,000 | $0 | Deferred to FY 27-28 |
| TMS | 2 | Royce Hall Theater — Upstage Moving Light Package (Pt 4/4) | $50,342 | $0 | Deferred to FY 27-28 |
| Total Deferred | $101,342 | $0 | |||
Budget Reconciliation
| Budget Reconciliation | Amount |
|---|---|
| Spendable Budget | $688,410 |
| Less: Total Approved | ($690,000) |
| Remaining Balance | ($1,590) |