The Centre for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) funds student-led projects that partner with BC-based community organizations. Grants are made available so you can help address community priorities through projects that you design and execute. Build on your experience working with the community and get creative with what you can do to address community needs.
About community projects
Connect to Community Grant
- Grant Amount: $200 to $1,500 CAD
- Eligibility: Undergraduate and Master's students
- Funded projects: Introductory, trial, or novel projects in partnership with a BC-based community organization
- Project duration: Up to 4 months, extensions are possible
Chapman and Innovation Grants
- Grant Amount: $1,500 to $10,000 CAD
- Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate (Master's) students
- Funded projects: Innovative or creative approaches to a community issue in partnership with a BC-based community organization
If you're an international student
The Connect to Community Grants and Chapman and Innovation Grants have funds specifically designated for international students.
If you are an international student applying for one of the grants listed above, simply indicate your status as an international student in the standardized application form found on the respective grant pages.
Application timelines
Winter applications
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Date |
Description |
|---|---|
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Mon, Nov 6, 2023 |
Both the Connect to Community Grants and Chapman and Innovation Grants applications open. |
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Sun, Feb 4, 2024 at 11:59 pm |
Both the Connect to Community Grants and Chapman and Innovation Grants applications close. |
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March 2024 |
Connect to Community Grants: Winners announced. |
| April 2024 |
Connect to Community Grants: Projects Begin. Chapman and Innovation Grants: Winners announced. |
| May 2024 | Chapman and Innovation Grants: Projects begin. |
Additional funding
Check out these additional campus resources that also provide funding support:
If you have questions
Email the Centre for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) at community.learning@ubc.ca to learn about community-based opportunities, programs, and resources.
