CCEL’s collection of grant stories shares first-hand reflections from students who have co-designed and led community-rooted projects in partnership with a community organization. Through personal stories, students offer an honest look at what it’s like to bring an idea to life — the challenges they navigated and lessons learned. These stories also include advice for future applicants. We hope this collection encourages and empowers other students who are considering applying and helps spark thoughtful and community-centered project ideas.
Explore Stories by Topic
Connect to Community Grant
Student stories from introductory, trial, or novel projects in partnership with BC-based community organizations.
Global Fund
Student stories from projects addressing community-rooted and/or environmental justice issues with BC-based community organizations.
Chapman and Innovation Grant
Student stories from innovative or creative projects addressing social and/or environmental issues in partnership with BC-based community organizations.
Interested in Applying for a Grant?
We invite students interested in applying for a CCEL grant to explore more information here. Year-round advising appointments are available to support students and community organizations in scoping project ideas, preparing grant applications, and other topics related to community-engaged learning.
Contact Information
Please email Jacquie (she/her) at community.learning@ubc.ca with your questions, or to book an advising appointment.
Appointments are available Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm virtually via Zoom or in-person at the Centre for Community Engaged Learning.