Various funding opportunities are available to student groups at the University of Toronto Mississauga. These funding opportunities require the student organization to be SOP recognized. Please view the eligibility criteria set out for each specific funding opportunity for details.
CSE Funding Opportunities
The Centre for Student Engagement offers funding opportunities to support programming and events delivered by SOP-recognized student organizations at the University of Toronto Mississauga. All funding is done on an application and reimbursement model.
CSE Student Group Funding
CSE offers one centralized application form for two funding opportunities: Ian Orchard Student Initiatives Fund and the Student Initiatives Fund. Student groups will now only need to complete one webform to apply for all funding opportunities through the Centre for Student Engagement. Funding distribution will be determined by a Funding Committee comprised of UTM student volunteers.
All SOP recognized groups are eligible to apply for for $1000 per academic year, with a max of $500 per event. Please note that applications have to be submitted prior to your planned event.
BIPOC Student Engagement Fund
Bank Letter
SOP recognized student groups may request a bank letter which will allow you to set up a bank account on behalf of your student organization. A student group bank account is required for each funding application.
UTMSU Recognized groups are entitled to an email (@utmsu.ca), as well as getting a bank letter for account, through the UTMSU.
CSE Student Group Funding Application - CLOSED
Important Dates:
September 11, 2023 - 2023-2024 Academic year funding application opens
March 22, 2023 - Final date to submit 2023-2024 funding application
June 3, 2024 - Summer 2024 funding application opens
| Funding Opportunity | Details | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| The Ian Orchard Student Initiatives Fund & The Student Initiatives Fund | The Ian Orchard Student Initiatives Fund and the Student Initiatives Fund supports SOP-recognized student groups who have inspiring and engaging projects or events that enhance the student experience and foster a sense of community on campus. | Rolling |
Supplemental Funding Opportunities
In addition to the funding opportunities offered by the Centre for Student Engagement, SOP-recognized student groups may also apply for various other funding opportunities offered at the University.
| School of Cities Small Grant Program | School of Cities | The School aims to reflect the diversity of people and communities of the local urban region. It is especially committed to the active participation of under-represented and equity-deserving groups, Indigenous, Black, immigrant, racialized, LGBTQ2S+ people and people with disabilities |
| Dean’s Student Initiatives Fund | Office of the Dean | The Dean’s Student Initiative Fund has been established to provide financial support for student initiatives that aspire to create dialogue and foster a greater sense of community through special events, lectures, or other forms of community engagement. |
| UTM Co-Curricular Participation Reimbursement | Centre for Student Engagement (CSE) | Financial compensation for a CCR-approved experience/event. . |
| Community Engaged Initiative Grant | University of Toronto, St. George (UTSG) | Up to $1000 to support initiatives aimed at strengthening student and community partnerships in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and the Peel Region. For more information, please contact amina.farah@utoronto.ca. |
| Good Ideas Fund | Hart House | Funds to support initiatives, events or projects with a proposed budget between $1000-$2000. For more information, please contact goodideasfund@gmail.com. |
Click here for more details on funding opportunities offered by the UTMSU