One-Time Funding Requests

We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis and will update this page should all funds be distributed and applications are no longer being accepted.

Purpose and Eligibility

A huge part of what we do is support students and community members in their advocacy initiatives. One of the ways we can provide support is through one-time funding requests. This funding is for your project, event, initiative, or campaign that advocates for social and environmental justice. These funds often cover things like printing costs for posters, honorarium for guest speakers, or materials needed for a workshop. All LSPIRG members (students who have not opted out and those who have purchased community memberships) are welcome to apply. We are intentional with ensuring both Kitchener-Waterloo and Brantford communities are supported.

Because community organizing is constantly evolving and needs change throughout the term and year, we will be accepting applications and providing funding on a rolling basis. There is no deadline—However, we may announce applications are closed once we have distributed all funds.

Please note that we do not fund any voluntourism or initiatives that benefit the organizer(s) more than the community it seeks to serve. We are currently working on a set of guidelines to assess academic related applications. If you feel and can show that your academic research project can and will benefit the community we encourage you to apply here in the meantime while we work to develop those guidelines but please be aware that funding requests are meant for material support and resources and we do not currently offer services or support such as academic research advising or assist in planning and carrying out your research project.

If you have any questions, please email info@lspirg.org.

Important Note re: COVID-19: In order to put our values of community care and anti-oppression into practice, we require that all projects / initiatives consider safety protocols for COVID-19 while planning their initiatives. Please reach out for support and resources around safety materials and procedures if needed.