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Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund - British Columbia - Canada
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Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund

Supports community-university partnership projects in British Columbia
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : September 27, 2024
Location
British Columbia, Canada

Overview

The program provides up to $25,000 to support community-university partnerships that benefit communities across British Columbia. Funding supports collaborative research, teaching, and learning initiatives developed with a BC-based community partner and a UBC co-applicant.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : September 27, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Location
  • British Columbia
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Higher Education
  • Research
  • Other Health Services
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Developing new community-university relationships between BC-based community partners and UBC participants
  • Strengthening existing community-university partnerships
  • Collaborative projects that advance equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Collaborative projects that advance Indigenous engagement and reconciliation
  • Collaborative projects that advance health innovation and community wellbeing, sustainability and climate action, or teaching, learning, and research excellence

Documents Needed

  • Notice of Intent (NOI) responses prepared using the sample NOI document

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • BC-based registered charities
  • BC-based registered non-profit societies
  • BC-based CRA-qualified donees
  • UBC faculty, staff, and students (UBC Vancouver or UBC Okanagan) applying with an eligible community partner

Eligible geographic areas

  • British Columbia (BC-based community partners; projects benefiting communities across the province)

Processing and Agreement

  • After submission, payments are expected to be processed by March 31.

Additional information

  • The fund especially welcomes collaborative projects that advance equity, diversity, and inclusion; Indigenous engagement and reconciliation; health innovation and community wellbeing; sustainability and climate action; and teaching, learning, and research excellence.
  • Each application must identify two main points of contact: a principal community applicant and a principal UBC applicant.
  • Payments are expected to be processed by March 31.
  • The letter of intent deadline shown for 2024-09-27 has passed.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund?

The program provides up to $25,000 to support community-university partnerships that benefit communities across British Columbia. Funding supports collaborative research, teaching, and learning initiatives developed with a BC-based community partner and a UBC co-applicant.

How much funding can be received?

Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund program?

To be eligible for the Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund program, you must: UBC + BC community co-applicants Community partner is charity/non-profit/qualified donee Community-university partnership project

What expenses are eligible under Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund?

Developing new community-university relationships between BC-based community partners and UBC participants Strengthening existing community-university partnerships Collaborative projects that advance equity, diversity, and inclusion Collaborative projects that advance Indigenous engagement and reconciliation Collaborative projects that advance health innovation and community wellbeing, sustainability and climate action, or teaching, learning, and research excellence

Who can I contact for more information about the Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund?

You can contact University of British Columbia (UBC).

Where is the Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund available?

The Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.

Is the Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund is a Grant and Funding

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