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Applications for the Connect to Community Grant will be accepted until January 29th 2021 at 11:59pm (PST)
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Connect to Community Grant
About the grant
The Connect to Community Grant (C2C) offers UBC undergraduate and master's degree students the opportunity to create and implement a meaningful project in partnership with a local not-for-profit community organization. Designed as an accessible introduction to the grants experience, the C2C grant strives to be a dynamic learning opportunity. It challenges students to learn from the onset of the application through to project completion, without the fear of failing. We encourage students and community partners to test new ideas. Applicants can request funds between $200 and $1500 for their proposed project which must be completed within 4 months of receiving funds.
What the grant can fund
Examples of how you can use the funding include:
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Build on a project that you were involved in as part of a course-based, Trek, or Reading Week placement or with a community organization you are already connected to
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Develop and host workshops in the community based on community interests and needs
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Support an existing community directed initiative, such as a communications campaign, program for a particular community group, or an event
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Check out past grant winners for more ideas!
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all project proposals must follow UBC and BC Government public safety protocols. For more information, visit UBC's Covid-19 Health Guidance page.
Funds can cover the cost of materials, printing costs, space rentals, snacks, and other relevant project needs.
Applying for the Grant
Interested in applying for a grant or curious to learn more? Email the Centre for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) at community.learning@ubc.ca to book an advising session with our staff to brainstorm your impact project idea.
Before you fill out the application form, these documents will support the completion and success of your application:
Application timelines
Fall applications
| September 8, 2020 | Application opens |
| October 30, 2020 |
Application closes |
| Early December, 2020 | Winner announced |
Winter applications
| November 9, 2020 | Application opens |
| January 29, 2021 | Application closes |
| Mid-March, 2021 | Winner announced |
Past grant winners
See a list of past grant winners and project examples.
Contact us
Centre for Community Engaged Learning
Centre for Community Engaged Learning
Telephone: 604 822 1678
Web: Centre for Community Engaged LearningCIRS Building, Room 2131
2260 West Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Canada