Student groups can only apply once per academic year for either Tier 1 or Tier 2 funding.
All groups are required to submit a preliminary detailed budget as a part of their application. Successful applicants will also be responsible for saving and submitting all receipts and invoices related to their project.
Deadline
Apply for the 2023-2024 Heart Works Fund by November 1, 2023.
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis up until the deadline, but not thereafter. We will get back to all applicants on December 15, 2023.
Application process
- Review eligibility requirements and be sure to read and fully understand the HWF Financial Guide and Terms of Reference (PDF).
- Apply through form under Program Registration.
- Completed applications are reviewed.
- Decision email sent out.
Criteria for applications
- The proposal demonstrates collaboration between two or more recognized student groups (including at least one faith and spirituality-focused student group) toward mutually supportive learning outcomes that promote interfaith and/or intercultural experiences.
- The proposal aspires to create space for critical and respectful exploration of questions of religion, spirituality and intersectional identities, and foster a greater sense of community through related programming. E.g.: Queer interfaith dialogue, Climate Change panel with interfaith leaders, etc.
- The proposal aspires to create space on campus for community building related to intersecting identities and lived experiences related, but not limited to faith, spirituality, gender, and/or 2SLBGTQI+ communities.
- The proposal is feasible, with realistic timelines and budget, resource requirements and goals.
- The Multi-Faith Centre is prioritizing Indigenous led projects, as well as projects that actively involve Indigenous perspectives and further the work of reconciliation on campus.
