Grant application for uOttawa - SOCIAL PLANNING COUNCIL OF OTTAWA

SPCO x UOSU x uOttawa Career Corner Collaboration – Grant Application Form

Who Can Apply?

Youth aged 15-30 in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
Projects must be youth-led, with decision-making resting primarily with youth leaders.
Group applications are required (solo projects are not encouraged).
Associated with one of uOttawa’s clubs or associations.

Kindly describe your initiative in your own words. AI can serve as a helpful tool, but if you choose to use it, please review and ensure it accurately reflects your initiative.

How to Apply

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Budget Template
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Grant Guideline
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SPCO x UOSU x uOttawa Career Corner – Grant Application Form

Welcome! This form is part of a collaborative initiative between the Social Planning Council of Ottawa (SPCO) and the University of Ottawa, designed to support impactful, community-rooted projects led by youth and emerging leaders.

* This grant stream is open exclusively to projects organized by Recognized Clubs or Student Governments at the University of Ottawa. All other projects should apply here.

* Before you apply for the grant please read the Grant Guidelines attached here to understand the objectives, eligibility, and reporting requirements for this project.

Please check all boxes that apply:
I confirm I have read the Grant Guidelines
I am between 15 and 30 years old (born between 1995 and 2010, inclusive)

Section 1: Applicant Information

Youth Group Name / Initiative (required)

Name of Club or Recognized Student Government the project is affiliated with (required)

*This project requires each team to have at least three team leaders all with substantial roles/ responsibilities in the project. Please fill out the personal information all three members.

First and Last Name of project lead or main contact (required)

Pronouns (required)

Date of Birth of project lead or main contact (must be 15-30 yrs old)

Role of project lead or main contact (required)

First and last name of the second group member(required)

Pronouns (required)

Date of Birth of the second group member. (must be 15-30 yrs old)

Role of the second group member (required)

First and last name of the third group member(required)

Pronouns (required)

Date of Birth of the third group member (must be 15-30 yrs old)

Role of the third group member (required)

Since this is a collaboration between the Social Planning Council of Ottawa and the University of Ottawa, we ask that you provide the full name of the club, association, or group you are affiliated with at uOttawa

Please enter the full name of the club/ association you are associated with.

Contact Information
Phone Number (required)

Your email (required)

Has anyone in your group benefited from a grant through Youth leadership for Change in the past? (required)
YesNo
Please select if you have received funding from the Social Planning Council of Ottawa before?(required)
YesNo
Does anyone in your group self-identify with one or more of the following?
IndigenousPerson of ColourBlack2SLGBTQIA+Person with a disability (visible and invisible)RefugeeNewcomerFrancophoneWomen
How did you hear about the grant? (required)
uOttawa Career CornerUOSUSPCO
If you select School, Community Center, or Other, please provide the name or specify below

Please confirm that the initiative is Ottawa focused:
Yes
Please confirm that all group members are undergraduate students at uOttawa
Yes
If awarded the grant, the money will be transferred by cheque or direct deposit payment to the club or registered student government you have listed above. Please confirm that their President and VP Finance (or equivalent signing authorities) are aware of and supportive or your application. (required)
Email of PresidentEmail of VP Finance
Once your project is approved, UOSU, uOttawa and SPCO may use content such as quotes and photos from your application/initiative to promote both your initiative and our work? Do you consent to this? (required)
YesNo
Please provide names and email addresses of group members (the leaders) in your group for contact purposes only: (use comma-separated addresses)

s part of the project, you will be expected to participate in bi-weekly check-in sessions with the project lead. These may take the form of emails, phone calls, or sharing updates such as photos. Could you please confirm your availability and willingness to take part in these regular check-ins?
YesNo
Once approved, all the group leaders will be required to meet with the project lead to discuss the project details and the contract in person at the office. Are you willing and available to attend the meeting?
YesNo
Section 2:
Project Title (required)

Tell us about your group. How many people are in the group? What are your names and ages? What percentage of the group is Ottawa-based? What are your areas of interest? (required):

Which objectives does your project aim to address?
Foster volunteerism, leadership, and advocacy among youth aged 15-30.Address systemic challenges such as equity, inclusion, anti-discrimination, and resilience.Enhance community safety, particularly in high-priority neighborhoods and communities with elevated safety risks.Promote mental wellness, social inclusion, and civic engagement.Provide opportunities for youth to influence policies, address barriers, and lead solutions to community challenges.Strengthen connections between youth, schools, grassroots organizations, and communities.
Date(s) of initiative (required)
Start Date:

End Date: :

(If the initiative spans a more extended period or is ongoing, kindly indicate this.)

Whom does your initiative intend to target and connect with? uOttawa students, community members, etc. (required)

How many estimated individuals will be impacted? (required):

Planned Number of Hours to be Spent on the project: (Number of hours of all volunteers)

How would the project promote volunteerism:
In personVirtualHybrid
Please select if the impact of your project will be primarily within UOttawa campus or outside
the campus or both:
On CampusOff CampusBoth
Where will your initiative take place? (required):

Explain your initiative. Be as specific as possible (How does the project align with the objective you selected, how does it support volunteerism, and how is it youth-led and community-focused) (please include timeline and project activities) (required):between (500-1000) words

What are the root causes of the issue you are trying to change? How does your initiative address them? How does your initiative benefit others? Approximately, how many other secondary participants do you expect to impact (In Addition to Primary group members)(required): between (250-500) words

Please expand on how your project will create impact within or outside the UOttawa Campus (required): between (250-500) words

How does your initiative empower youth leadership or advocacy or both? Provide specific examples. (required): between (250-500) words

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