Student Grants for Community Projects
Transform an idea into action, and receive funding to make it happen
About CCEL Student Grants
The Centre for Community Engaged Learning 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.
Connect to Community Grant
Grant amount: $200 to $1,500 CAD
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate (master’s) students
Funded projects: Introductory, trial, or novel project in partnership with a BC-based community organization
Applications open Nov 7, 2022
Apply by Feb 5, 2023
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
Applications open Nov 7, 2022
Apply by Feb 5, 2023
For International Students
The Centre for Community Engaged Learning has funds designated for international students to lead projects in partnership with BC-based community organizations. Grants from $200 to $10,000 CAD are available for international students to lead projects that take local action on a global issue.
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
| Date | Description |
| November 7, 2022 | Connect to Community application opens & Chapman and Innovation application opens |
| February 5, 2023 | Connect to Community application closes & Chapman and Innovation application closes |
| April 2023 | Winners announced |
If you have questions
Contact the Centre for Community Engaged Learning at community.learning@ubc.ca if you have any questions about community-based learning opportunities, programs, and resources.
The Centre also has advisors available for 1:1 consultations. Our expertise in community engaged learning and community collaboration are available as a resource for students looking to develop a project and apply for a grant.