The Women’s Campus Safety Grant Committee is accepting applications for funding for projects to promote safety for women on campus. The committee invites creative, innovative proposals from members of the university community, including faculty and staff individuals or groups and student organizations.

The Women’s Campus Safety Grant Committee is a presidential standing committee established to address women’s safety issues on campus, and to establish, promote, and improve facilities, programs and services at the University of Windsor.

The Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development provides a grant of $64,000 to further support efforts in addressing sexual violence and making the campus safer.

In accordance with the parameters set by the ministry, submissions are required to support one of the following broad categories or objectives:

• Awareness and education (e.g., workshops, websites, awareness campaigns)
• Student services and supports (e.g., Campus-Walk safe programs, sexual assault prevention initiatives, volunteer training, resource materials)
• Facilities and equipment (e.g., lighting, mirrors, security cameras, emergency phones)

Applications for funding requests are accepted on an ongoing basis from the Office of Human Rights, Equity and Accessibility at: www.uwindsor.ca/ohrea/37/womens-campus-safety-grant-committee; email ohrea@uwindsor.ca; or phone 519-253-3000, ext. 2056.

The deadline for the next round of submissions is January 31. Funded projects must be completed and invoices paid by March 15, 2019.