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, promot,e and improve facilities, programs, and services at the University of Windsor.

The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities has provided an annual grant of $35,000 since 1991. In August 2016, the ministry increased UWindsor’s allocation to $64,000 in order to further support efforts in addressing sexual violence and making campuses 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 or 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/womenssafety
  or email to ohrea@uwindsor.ca
  or by calling 519-253-3000, ext 2056

The deadline for the current round of submissions is Monday, Feb. 4.