Application Process
Select the Appropriate Application
The first step in the grant application process is to choose the appropriate application for the activity you would like funding for. If you are unsure about which application would be most appropriate for your activity you can check out a table of the application types on the Grant Funding page. There are three types of grant applications: the Conference Attendance Application, the General Event Application, and the Educational Event Application.
Complete the Application Form
Once you have selected the appropriate application for your activity, you must complete the application. Please ensure that you answer all questions on the application in detail and in accordance with the guidelines for the particular application you’re submitting. You can find the principles and guidelines for the application you are submitting at the top of each application page. If you need and assistance please don’ hesitate to reach out.
Submit the Application
Once you have completed your application you must submit it in accordance with the application submission deadlines. You can find the submission deadlines on the Application Deadlines page.
Application Review
Once your application has been submitted it will be reviewed to ensure it is complete and that your application is eligible for funding. Incomplete or unsatisfactory applications will be returned to you in order to allow you to provide further details. Returned applications will be automatically moved to the following review deadline.
Services Committee Decision
If your application has been reviewed and is deemed eligible for funding you will be asked to participate in either an interview (Conference and Educational Grants) or a presentation (General Event Grants). The primary applicant (for a conference grant), the primary applicant and at club leader if they are not the same (for general event grant), and both the student and faculty/staff primary (for educational event grant) must attend the interview or presentation in order to discuss your application and answer any questions. You will be contacted via email regarding the time and date of your interview or presentation. Upon completion of the interview of presentation the Services Committee will adjudicate your application.
Reimbursement
All grant funding is provided based on the submission of receipts for pre-approved expenses. If your application is approved for funding you will receive an email outlining the reimbursement procedures to access your grant, which can also be found on the Reimbursement page.
Still have questions?
If you have any questions about the TRUSU Grants Program, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Educational and Professional Services Coordinator via email or by phone at 250.828.5289.