Equity Grant 2022

Equity Grants are provided through the Social Issues Commission to promote the fostering of an anti-oppressive and safe environment in the Queen’s community. These grants target organizations and students engaged in community outreach, educational campaigns, and awareness raising projects that meet the eligibility requirements listed in the grant application. If you have any questions about these grants, email the Social Issues Commissioner (External) at sic.external@ams.queensu.ca.

Eligibility Requirements

The student must have a stated commitment to anti-oppression and social justice (including, but not limited to, anti- racism, LGBTQ2S+ rights, decolonization, Indigenous solidarity, financial literacy, cultural & ethnic representation, accessibility, sexual & gender based violence prevention and support, gender based advocacy, food insecurity)

Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Applicants must agree to be bound by the Queen’s Code of Conduct.

Preferred Selection

Although activities targeted outside of the University community will be considered, activities which show the greatest benefit to students will be favoured.

Name of Student / Student Group*

Please include complete student / group name (no acronyms)

Student / Student Group Email*

Please list an active email

Phone Number*

Include an active phone number of a group member

Queen's Student Number (If applying as a student)

Include your current Student Number

Queen's Faculty (If applying as a student)

Art & Science Commerce Engineering Computer Science Nursing Health Sciences Kinesiology Concurrent Education Graduate Studies

Include your current Faculty

Describe your involvement with social justice, anti-oppression work, and student activism on and/or off campus. Please include details about specific projects/initiatives*

Please provide information on your affiliated student group/organization and their mandate. If you worked independently, please provide information on your own guiding principles and core values. *

How has your work impacted the Queen's community?*

Please provide an overview of the duration of your work and estimated amount of time (hours) dedicated*

The Social Issues Commission believes in fair compensation for all student labour, however our funds are limited. Consequently, we would like to give preference to students who demonstrate financial need. Please use this space to communicate any personal circumstances that might be relevant for our consideration. Please note, our goal will be to recognize as many students as possible for their work.

Verifier Name (An individual who can personally attest to the work you have described above)*

First Name

Last Name

Verifier Email*

Verifier Phone Number*

How much money are you requesting?*

$0-$50 $50-$100 $100-$200 $200-$400 $400-$600 $600-$800 $800-$1000

Other:

Select one box only. If your project requires a specific amount, please specify

What is your preferred email to recieve e-transfers?*

Optional: If you would like to attach your CV to further outline your contributions to the Queen's community, please do so here.

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