Chapman & Innovation Grants
The Chapman & Innovation Grants are awarded to UBC students involved in community-based experiential learning with community partners in and around the Lower Mainland of BC. Students work collaboratively with a community partner to initiate and implement a project that supports community-based priorities. Learn about your eligibility and how to submit a project idea.
Who funds the grants?
The Chapman & Innovation Grants are supported by the Lloyd & Kay Chapman endowment and by a generous anonymous donor.
Dr. Lloyd and Mrs. Kay Chapman, two former UBC students, have granted many substantial gifts to the University to support forward-thinking projects of quality and excellence. The Chapman & Innovation Grants are intended to: encourage community service learning that benefits the Downtown Eastside, address inner-city issues, and promote student leadership and learning.
What's involved?
Grant value: Up to $10,000
Number of grants: Varies
When you apply for a Chapman & Innovation Grant, you can expect to:
- Collaborate with a community partner and submit your project idea by March 5.
- Have your project idea reviewed by the UBC-CLI. If you are shortlisted, you will receive an invitation to attend a workshop on March 8.
- Submit your final project proposal by March 30.
- Have your proposal reviewed by the UBC-CLI. If you are selected, you must implement the project between May and August.
Winning project proposals demonstrate an asset-based community development approach that supports a community partner's current initiatives or programs. See Timeline and process for details.
What are the benefits?
As a Chapman & Innovation Grant recipient, you:
- strengthen your leadership, organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills
- deepen your awareness about community priorities
- apply academic theory to community priorities, which informs your academic experience
- have an opportunity to further articulate and refine your educational and career goals
