Club Event Grant
This grant supports recognized clubs of the Students’ Union in hosting events which develop a sense of community and enhance campus life. There is no limit to the number of applications a club can submit each year.
Please ensure you have read through this page and understand the application criteria and eligibility prior to submitting your application.
Applications must:
be submitted by a student club in good standing;
be received a minimum of eight (8) business days prior to the Grants Committee meeting, review application timelines;
and must Include the following:
a description of the event
an estimate of the number of attendees including students, staff and community members
a budget estimate including all eligible expenses, expected sponsorships and additional revenue sources
a description of the expected benefits of the activity
an adequate safety and security plan
The following expenses shall be eligible for funding:
Food and beverage costs
Artist/speaker/performer costs
Sound and production costs
Venue costs
Material and supplies costs
Contracted travel costs
The following expenses shall not be eligible for funding:
Organizational memberships
Alcohol and cannabis
Direct remuneration to University staff or faculty, notwithstanding student staff
Costs related to club participation in university-led initiatives
The Committee shall not approve:
funding in excess of $1500 per application;
applications retroactively;
multiple funding requests for the same event;
applications submitted more than 4 months prior to the event date.
The committee may take the following into consideration when reviewing applications for approval:
The merit of the event and reasonable need for funding
Number of applications for the same or similar initiatives
Success of previously funded events
Available funding for the year
Note: Student-led initiatives supporting faculties may be considered.
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