CCEL Grants
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 available so you can design and execute projects to address community priorities. Build your experience working with the community, and get creative in addressing social issues.
Applications for CCEL grants are now closed. Grants are awarded in April of 2024.
Connect to Community
Up to $1,500 CAD
- Introductory, trial, or novel projects in partnership with a BC-based community organization.
- Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students.
- Winners announced in March 2024
Global Fund
Up to $5,000 CAD
- Projects aiming to address community-rooted social justice and/or environmental justice issues with a BC-based community organization. Strong projects will have an intercultural focus.
- Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students.
- Winners announced in April 2024
Chapman and Innovation
Up to $10,000 CAD
- Innovative or creative projects to address social justice and/or environmental justice issues in partnership with a BC-based community organization.
- Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students.
- Winners announced in April 2024
Links and Resources
| Eligibility Guidelines | Review the eligibility requirements ahead of time to ensure you meet them. |
| Identify a Project Idea | Refer to this guide to get started on ideating your project. |
| Reaching Out to a Community Organization (PDF) | This page outlines how to ensure you are approaching community organizations in a respectful manner. |
| CCEL Grants Budget Template (xlsx) | Use this sample budget spreadsheet in your grant application. |
| How to Write a Successful Grant Application | This page outlines the qualities of a successful grant application. |
| CCEL Grants Information Session (Video) | Watch this information session to review how to build a strong grant project. |
Grant Project Library
Get inspired with our Grant Project Library to explore examples of CCEL-grant funded projects. These were led by students in partnership with community organizations aiming to address social justice, equity, and access issues affecting our communities.
If you have questions
Please email community.learning@ubc.ca with your questions, or to book an advising appointment.