CCEL’s Grants Project Library contains reports and infographics documenting the social impact work conducted by students in partnership with community organizations that CCEL Grants have funded. We hope this resource is helpful as a database to support and inspire further work around community-rooted social justice, equity and access issues. Read about examples of project topics here.
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OCEAN ACIDIFICATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN FALSE CREEK
This project, in partnership with the False Creek Friends Society (FCFS), aimed to raise awareness about ocean acidification, promote Indigenous knowledge, and build community support for transforming False Creek into Canada’s first National Urban Marine Park by 2030. Through events like the World Oceans Day Fair and a community feast led by Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Leona Brown (Gitxsan and Nisga’a), the project fostered dialogue around sustainable futures rooted in cultural respect and ecological stewardship.
UBC Student Project Lead: Tara Brudar
Community Partner: False Creek Friends Society
Grant Type: Connect to Community
Year of Publication: 2025
Topic: Indigenous Practices, Ocean Acidification, Food Sovereignty, Restoration
Keywords: Sustainability, Community Engagement, Conservation, Education
Population: False Creek Residents
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STEPS TO FOOD STABILITY: AN AFTER SCHOOL WORKSHOP FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN
This project delivered a series of free, after-school workshops for children ages 5–10 in South Vancouver, focusing on food literacy, nutrition education, and sustainable eating practices. In partnership with South Vancouver Family Place, the program aimed to address food insecurity by equipping families with practical tools and knowledge for healthier, budget-conscious food choices. Each workshop featured interactive activities, nutritious meals, and take-home care packages designed to extend learning into the home.
UBC Student Project Lead: Naomi Isak & Brianna Xu
Community Partner: South Vancouver Family Place
Grant Type: Connect to Community
Year of Publication: 2025
Topic: Food Insecurity in Urban Communities, After-School Programming, Inclusive Curriculum
Keywords: Food Literacy, Sustainability, Nutritional Health, Workshops
Population: Youth in South Vancouver
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INCLUSIVE AQUATIC LITERACY: EMPOWERING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH WATER SAFETY LEARNING
This project, in partnership with the Aquafit For All Association, demonstrated the value of inclusive, community-based aquatic programs that support children with autism and intellectual disabilities. By integrating trained occupational therapists, rehabilitation assistants, and specialized instructors into mainstream swim lessons, it fostered meaningful participation for children with disabilities while building community capacity for inclusive practice.
UBC Student Project Lead: Ariel Teng
Community Partner: Aquafit For All Association
Grant Type: Connect to Community Grant
Year of Publication: 2025
Topic: Aquatic Literacy, Inclusive Programming, Trauma-Informed Teaching
Keywords: Accessibility, Sports Recreation, Physical Literacy
Population: Youth with Disabilities
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BELLA COOLA – SUMMER SCIENCE OUTREACH
This partnership developed engaging, hands-on STEM workshops along with land-based learning; tying in Nuxalk education. This initiative aimed to address systemic barriers that limit Indigenous youth in remote communities from accessing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) opportunities comparable to their urban peers and to also inspire the next generation of Indigenous thinkers and innovators.
UBC Student Project Lead: AJ Libatique & Madeline Su
Community Partner: Nuxalk Acwsacmalslayc Academy of Learning Society
Grant Type: Global Fund
Year of Publication: 2025
Topic: STEM, Education, Indigenous Communities
Keywords: Land-based Learning, Access to Education, STEM
Population: Indigenous Youth
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DERMATOLOGY IN ACTION: BRIDGING GAPS IN SKIN HEALTH ACCESS
This project addressed gaps in skin health care for unhoused and underserved individuals in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside by providing skin health kits to the community. This project combined prevention, care, and education to foster awareness of skin health in a population at elevated risk for preventable skin conditions.
UBC Student Project Lead: Kimia Ameri
Community Partner: The Dugout Vancouver
Grant Type: Connect to Community Grant
Year of Publication: 2025
Topic: Health Awareness, Underserved Communities, Skin Health
Keywords: Health Promotion, Health Awareness, Communities of Care
Population: Downtown Eastside in Vancouver