AUS Grant Fund
How to Apply:
STEP ONE: Download the word document of the application at the bottom of this page. Read over the application and see if it applies to you and your needs as a Laurier student.
STEP TWO: Complete the application and send it to the VP of Finance via emily.belesiotis@auslaurier.ca
STEP THREE: Wait a maximum of three weeks to receive a response from the Grant Fund Team.
What is the AUS Grant Fund?
The AUS Grant Fund Committee supports special projects that enhance student life. The fund is financially supported by the Arts Undergraduate students at Wilfrid Laurier University.
To be eligible for funding, projects must provide increased opportunity for students to engage in activities leading to improved personal health & wellness, leadership development, cultural development; or provide increased opportunity for Arts students to engage each other and their environment in a culture of learning outside of physical classroom space.
Preference is given to projects funds for a one-year commitment, and with an impact on a significant number of undergraduate students on your campus.
Below are some FAQ
Who is eligible for funding?
Only clubs/associations and students under the Faculty of Arts are eligible for funding.
Clubs/associations and students that are not affiliated with the Faculty of Arts can request funding for a specific event, but the application must demonstrate the event's value and opportunities, specifically for arts students. All applications (even from clubs under the Faculty of Arts) must demonstrate the relevance to arts students.
Do you have an initiative to enrich student life for arts students?
Individuals (not working with clubs or associations) can request funding for contributions to the arts student experience on campus. How much funding can my club apply for?
How much funding is available?
On average, a successful Grant Fund request is in the range of $400 to $600.
When is the funding request application deadline?
The Winter 2025 deadline to submit Grant Fund applications is March 4th at 11:59 pm. This is a firm deadline. Applications received after these dates will not be processed. This application must be submitted 4 weeks before your event, or it will not be processed. For example, if your event is February 20th, your Grant Fund application must be submitted by January 20th.