Apply for WUSC Funding!
Is your Local Committee interested in raising awareness on local actions for a global impact on building welcoming communities for newcomers, girls' access to education for refugee girls or young women’s economic empowerment? Could you use some financial support to achieve this goal?
Is your Local Committee interested in raising awareness on local actions for a global impact on building welcoming communities for newcomers, girls' access to education for refugee girls or young women’s economic empowerment? Could you use some financial support to achieve this goal?
Applications for the activity and catalyst funds are now open for the 2024-2025 year. Apply for one of the funds we have available via MyCommittee!
Applications for the activity and catalyst funds are now open for the 2024-2025 year. Apply for one of the funds we have available via MyCommittee!
CATALYST FUND
CATALYST FUND
Value: $250
Value: $250
Purpose: This fund is available each year between September and February. The fund can be used according to Local Committee needs, including: production of materials, purchases related to a public engagement event, production of resources for your committee (e.g. a promotional video), team building activities for your committee members, etc.
Purpose: This fund is available each year between September and February. The fund can be used according to Local Committee needs, including: production of materials, purchases related to a public engagement event, production of resources for your committee (e.g. a promotional video), team building activities for your committee members, etc.
Eligibility criteria: The Catalyst Fund cannot be used for: personal expenses, the purchase of alcohol (even if it is for a public engagement event), or your budget for the SRP (purchase of additional materials for an SRP student, or any other costs associated with the sponsorship).
Eligibility criteria: The Catalyst Fund cannot be used for: personal expenses, the purchase of alcohol (even if it is for a public engagement event), or your budget for the SRP (purchase of additional materials for an SRP student, or any other costs associated with the sponsorship).
We strongly recommend that you submit your fund request before you proceed with purchases. If purchases occur before the request is approved by WUSC staff, refunds are not guaranteed.
We strongly recommend that you submit your fund request before you proceed with purchases. If purchases occur before the request is approved by WUSC staff, refunds are not guaranteed.
ACTIVITY FUND
ACTIVITY FUND
Value: $25 to $1,000, depending on your needs
Value: $25 to $1,000, depending on your needs
Eligibility criteria: This fund allows you to fund public engagement activities organized by your Local Committee. To be eligible for this funding, your Local Committee's activity or event must fall under one of WUSC's three campaigns. This fund cannot be used for events primarily focused on the Student Refugee Program (SRP).
Eligibility criteria: This fund allows you to fund public engagement activities organized by your Local Committee. To be eligible for this funding, your Local Committee's activity or event must fall under one of WUSC's three campaigns. This fund cannot be used for events primarily focused on the Student Refugee Program (SRP).
Application process: To apply for this fund, you will need to provide a description of the event and a detailed budget. A WUSC staff person will then follow up with you for further details or clarification.
Application process: To apply for this fund, you will need to provide a description of the event and a detailed budget. A WUSC staff person will then follow up with you for further details or clarification.
We strongly recommend that you submit your fund request ahead of the event. If the event occurs before the request is approved by WUSC staff, refunds for your expenses are not guaranteed.
We strongly recommend that you submit your fund request ahead of the event. If the event occurs before the request is approved by WUSC staff, refunds for your expenses are not guaranteed.
When the event has been completed, you are expected to report on the number of people that participated.
When the event has been completed, you are expected to report on the number of people that participated.
Should you require additional funding, contact the Campus Team to discuss your needs at: campus@wusc.ca.
Should you require additional funding, contact the Campus Team to discuss your needs at: campus@wusc.ca.