Campus Police vehicleJan. 31 is the deadline for the current round of campus safety grants.

Funding available for campus safety projects

The Campus Safety Grant Committee is accepting applications for creative, innovative proposals from members of the university community, including faculty, staff, and student organizations.

Formerly known as the Women’s Campus Safety Grant, the funding supports projects promoting safety, focusing on addressing issues of sexual violence on campus.

The deadline for the next round of submissions for funding through the Campus Safety Grant is Jan. 31.

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

  • Awareness or 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)

Funding requests are accepted on an ongoing basis by the Office of Human Rights, Equity and Accessibility at:

Projects funded in the current round must be completed — and invoices paid — by March 1, 2024.