The Chapman and Innovation Grants (C&I) offer UBC students the opportunity to create and carry out a meaningful project with a local not-for-profit community organization. C&I grants are designed to help students work with a community organization to test a new idea and take initiative in tackling an issue affecting underrepresented populations in their local communities.
The C&I grants are a dynamic learning opportunity, challenging students to learn throughout the project without the fear of failing. The grants are designed for students and community organizations to think imaginatively, constructively, and to push boundaries.The best learning often comes from simply trying.
Applicants can request funds between $1,500 to $10,000 CAD for their project, which must be completed within 6 months of the grant being awarded.
Successful proposals promote the self-empowerment of communities and foster strong, long-term partnerships between UBC and the community. Recipients are required to participate in a mid-project check-in with a grants advisor at the Centre for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) and submit a brief final report.