Club Funding
Brief Overview
Overview 🎯
Learn about available funding opportunities like the Club Initiative Fund and how to apply to support your club’s events and operations.
Apply for Funding to Support Your Club’s Activities
Club Finance Options
1. Club Seed Fund
How Does Club Funding Work?
New Ratifications
New clubs can receive $300 in seed funding if they meet these conditions:
- The club is Ratified and in good standing
- Club Signing Authorities complete the mandatory club training
Once these conditions are met, the Clubs Coordinator will request a new account and initiate the deposit. The account and funds will be accessible within 3-4 business days.
Re-Ratifications
Re-ratifying clubs can receive $150 in seed funding if they meet these conditions:
- The Club is Ratified and in good standing
- Club Signing Authorities complete the mandatory club training.
After these steps, the Clubs Coordinator will initiate the deposit. Funds will be accessible within 3-4 business days.
Your club’s accumulated profits will carry over to the next academic year as long as your club remains ratified and in good standing.
2. Club Initiative Fund
What is the Club Initiative Fund?
The Club Initiative Fund helps Ratified Clubs participate in activities that support their purpose as defined in their constitution. For detailed information and the funding form, visit the Club Initiative Fund page.
Key Points
- The initiative must align with the club’s purpose as stated in its constitution.
- All initiatives, programs or events funded partially or wholly through the club Initiative Fund must be approved in advance through the Activities Approval process.
- The maximum funding is $300 or the total cost of the initiative, whichever is less.
- Each club can receive up to $300 per academic year.
- Unused funds are only accessible within the academic year they were allocated.
- Receipts must be submitted within 30 days of the event for reimbursement.
This fund operates on a reimbursement basis. Remember to keep all receipts and submit a Cheque Requisition form before the deadline provided in your approval confirmation!
3. SAMRU Award
Looking for Recognition and Extra Support?
SAMRU Award
Ratified SAMRU Clubs have the opportunity to apply for two prestigious awards, each worth $1,000. Any club member can submit an application.
In past years, some awards went unclaimed due to a lack of submissions. Don’t miss out on this chance to gain recognition and funding for your club’s hard work and dedication!
Award Categories
- Excellence in Community Service
This award honors a club that has demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service. Whether through fundraisers or awareness events, this club has shown leadership and involvement that benefits the wider community.
How to Apply: Submit a 500-word essay highlighting your Club’s community service activities and their impact
Excellence in Membership Service
This award recognizes a club that excels in serving its members by providing growth opportunities, fostering community, and ensuring a fun environment.
How to Apply: Submit a 500-word essay detailing how your Club has supported its members through educational and career-building opportunities.
- Additional Support
- The Clubs Coordinator can provide a reference letter for your application. To ensure a thorough and accurate reference, please request your letter at least two weeks in advance of the needed date.
4. EDI Opportunity Fund
Looking to Launch an EDI Initiative?
- Mount Royal University (MRU) is committed to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion, and to make a significant impact, we need your help. The EDI Opportunity Fund (EDI Fund) provides financial support of up to $10,000 to propel initiatives that identify and remove systemic barriers on campus. It supports projects, large and small, that advance inclusion at MRU.
The EDI Opportunity Fund is available to support:
- new initiatives;
- enhancement of existing programs, services and offerings;
- workshops or training on campus that would be available to students, faculty, staff and administrators free of charge;
- guest speakers who specialize in areas of interest not covered by the expertise of MRU employees;
- student research initiatives that are EDIA-focused and/or contribute to related on-campus opportunities;
- and activities or items that would enhance the current curriculum.
This fund cannot be used to support ongoing budget items, capital funding requests, individual attendance or professional development opportunities.
For more details, please visit the EDI Opportunity Fund website.
To make an accommodation request, please email edi@mtroyal.ca.