Chapman and Innovation Grants

The Chapman and Innovation Grants (C&I) offer UBC students the opportunity to create and carry out a meaningful project with a local not-for-profit community organization. C&I grants are designed to help students work with a community organization to test a new idea and take initiative in tackling an issue affecting underrepresented populations in their local communities.

The C&I grants are a dynamic learning opportunity, challenging students to learn throughout the project without the fear of failing. The grants are designed for students and community organizations to think imaginatively, constructively, and to push boundaries.The best learning often comes from simply trying.

Applicants can request funds between $1,500 to $10,000 CAD for their project, which must be completed within 6 months of the grant being awarded.

Successful proposals promote the self-empowerment of communities and foster strong, long-term partnerships between UBC and the community. Recipients are required to participate in a mid-project check-in with a grants advisor at the Centre for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) and submit a brief final report.

• Projects with off-campus activities
  Off-campus activities include workshops, community-meetings, initiatives, community events, forums, educational, health, environmental or cultural-based projects.
• Projects with a community partner
  Community partners must be a BC-based registered charity, society, cooperative, non-profit or public sector, community organization, First Nation, school, municipal, federal, or provincial government office.

Funds can cover the cost of materials, printing costs, transportation, space rentals, catering, and other relevant project needs.

Before applying, read the Grant Eligibility Guidelines (pdf) to confirm that CCEL can fund your project.

The deadline to apply is Sun, Feb 4, 2024, at 11:59 pm.

Before you apply, review these documents:

• Chapman and Innovation Application Package (pdf)
  Fill out this application document and upload it through the online application link.

• Chapman and Innovation Application Toolkit (pdf)
  Review this detailed guide and find out how to respond to each of the sections within the application.

• CCEL Grants Partnership Agreement (pdf)
  Learn about establishing project expectations, needs, and processes with your community partner. A signed version of this document is required as part of the grant application.

If you’re interested in applying for a grant, email the Centre for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) at community.learning@ubc.ca to book an advising session with a CCEL staff member to brainstorm your project idea.
 

Email the Centre for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) at community.learning@ubc.ca to learn about community-based opportunities, programs, and resources.