Chapman and Innovation Grants
Get funding for larger community projects to support local non-profit organizations.
About the Grant
The Chapman and Innovation Grants (C&I) offer UBC students the opportunity to create and carry out a meaningful project in partnership with a BC-based community partner. The C&I grants are designed to help students work with a community organization to test a new idea and to take initiative in tackling a social and/or environmental issue in their community.
Applicants can request up to $10,000 CAD of funding for their proposed project, which must be completed within six (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 Centre for Community and Engaged Learning (CCEL) staff and to submit a brief final report.
| Eligibility Guidelines | Review the eligibility requirements ahead of time to ensure you meet them. |
| Chapman and Innovation Grants – Application Package | This sample application package from the 2023/24 year can be used as a reference. Please note that the application may change in 2024/25 cycle. |
| Chapman and Innovation Grants – Application Toolkit | Provides guidance about how to respond to each of the sections within the application. Please review the toolkit before starting your application. |
| CCEL Grants Partnership Agreement (PDF) | Use this document to establish project expectations, needs, and processes with your community partner. |
| Application Deadline | Applications for CCEL grants are now closed for the 2023/24 year. Please check back in November 2024 for details for the 2024/25 cycle. |
Previous Chapman & Innovation Grant Recipients
Grants Project Library: Check out project reports from past grant winners for more ideas and inspiration!
Questions?
Please email community.learning@ubc.ca with your questions, or to book an advising appointment.