CCEL Grants

CCEL 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.

Both grants are currently accepting applications! The deadline to apply is Sunday, Feb 4, 2024 (11:59 pm PST).

Connect to Community Grant

Grant amount: $200 to $1,500 CAD

Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) students, domestic, and international students.  

Funded projects: Introductory, trial, or novel project in partnership with a BC-based community organization

Chapman and Innovation Grant

Grant amount: $1,500 to $10,000 CAD

Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) students, domestic, and international students.

Funded projects: Innovative or creative approaches to a community issue in partnership with a BC-based community organization

Grant Project Library

Get inspired and check out our Grants Project Library to explore examples of grant funded projects led by students in partnership with community organizations aiming to address social justice, equity, and access issues affecting our communities.

Application Timelines

Winter applications

DateDescription
Currently accepting applicationsConnect to Community application opens & Chapman and Innovation application opens
February 4, 2024Connect to Community application closes & Chapman and Innovation application closes
April 2024Winners 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.