Move UBC Grants
Have an idea to get the UBC community moving?
But need some funds to make it happen? Grants of up to $1,500 are now available for UBC students, faculty, staff and community members (UNA) planning projects or initiatives that support the wellbeing of our community by moving more!
Move UBC Grants have two funding streams available:
- Small grants: Projects requesting quick-start funds under $200 – funds for 2022/23 have been fully allocated
- Large grants: Projects requesting funds between $200-$1,500 – funds for 2022/23 have been fully allocated
See below for more information. Please note we are no longer accepting small or large grant applications as funds for 2022/23 have been fully allocated. Stay tuned for updates.
Are you looking for quick start-up funds for an initiative or project that gets the UBC community moving? Consider applying for a small grant under $200.
Criteria
- All current UBC students, faculty, and staff and community members (UNA) are eligible to apply.
- Projects that support the Wellbeing Strategic Framework, Inclusion Action Plan, Indigenous Strategic Plan, and the Climate Action Plan will be given preference.
- Projects can target the entire UBC community or target a specific audience within the UBC community.
Applications will be open year-round however, we suggest applicants apply at least two months prior to their project date to allow for sufficient adjudicating, processing and planning. For example, if you plan to host an event in January, apply by November!
Do you have a larger, sustainable project that aims to have a lasting impact on campus? Consider applying for a large grant between $200-$1,500.
Criteria
- All current UBC students, faculty, and staff and community members (UNA) are eligible to apply.
- Projects that support the Wellbeing Strategic Framework, Inclusion Action Plan, Indigenous Strategic Plan, and the Climate Action Plan will be given preference
- Projects can target the entire UBC community or target a specific population within the UBC community.
- Preference will be given to projects/initiatives that do not replicate similar projects that already exist at UBC.
- Projects should aim to have a sustainable or long-lasting impact and include components of collaboration, innovation and sustainability to advance the wellbeing of UBC community members and our planet through physical activity.
Set yourself up for success by preparing the following pieces of information for your application:
- Contact Information
- Name of your project
- Description of your project (up to 250 words)
- Detailed budget breakdown of how the funds will be used
- Description of how your project will support the various frameworks and plans (up to 250 words)
If you are applying for funds <$200:
- Indicate if you are looking for an instructor
- What type of instructor (e.g. yoga instructor)
- Indicate if you are looking to rent a space
- What type of space (e.g. studio, gym, etc.)
If you are applying for funds between $200-$1,500:
- Explanation of how your initiative will have a sustainable or long-lasting impact on the UBC community (up to 300 words).
Have questions?
For any questions, please reach out to physical.activity@ubc.ca
Questions?
Please reach out to physical.activity@ubc.ca
Don't Forget!
Add your event to the Move UBC Calendar to let everyone know about it.
PAST PROJECTS
Here are just a few Move UBC Grant-funded projects from past years. We look forward to seeing even more great projects this year!
The team hired a guide to lead several 1-hour nature walks for students and faculty to learn about different plant and tree species and how to help the environment.
The unit invested in resistance bands for students and staff to workout in between classes or meetings. An instructor was also hired to teach some valuable exercises that could be used.
The UBCO engineering graduate society used its funds to rent a space and a yoga instructor to teach students proper stretching techniques and the benefits of good posture. Furthermore, they were able to purchase snacks for participants.
The Department of Animal Care Services used funds to purchase scooters and locks for staff to efficiently commute to meetings, healthy lunch options, and support movement across campus.
Different activities and prizes throughout the month of February encouraged employees in the Workplace Learning Team (WPL) to walk 10,000 steps a day.