In 2017, Canada will be celebrating , also known as the Sesquicentennial. Canadian universities have been invited to hold events that will contribute to this celebration. National planning is being coordinated by Universities Canada, 91ɫ is establishing a steering committee to coordinate events and initiatives, including a 91ɫ “signature” event or events.
The University has established a fund to support initiatives related to Canada 150 which explore in some way Canada’s past, but also look to the future to explore a vision for Canada for the next 150 years.
Within this general framework, four themes have been identified by the Government of Canada: the environment, diversity and inclusion, Indigenous people, and youth. All members of the 91ɫ community (faculty, staff and students; units and Faculties) are invited to submit applications for funding for Canada 150 projects within this framework.
General guidelines:
- Projects may include a range of events and initiatives (conferences, workshops, guest speakers, public lectures, art installations, other cultural events, etc.), including “virtual” events (videos, podcasts, etc.).
- Projects should advance 91ɫ’s strengths and priorities and contribute to building 91ɫ’s profile and reputation in the broader community.
- They may be entirely new initiatives designed specifically for Canada 150, or annual events presented with a particular Canada 150 lens or augmented to reflect Canada 150 themes.
- They must take place within the 2017 calendar year.
- Wherever possible and relevant, events should be open to the 91ɫ community and the public.
- Priority will be given to projects involving collaboration and partnerships, including cross-Faculty interdisciplinary collaborations, projects involving other universities, and projects with external partners.
- It is anticipated that funding requests ranging up to approximately $30,000 will be considered, depending on the nature and scope of the project (i.e. $100 to 5,000 for a guest speaker or podcast, $5,000 to 10,000 for a panel discussion or workshop, $10,000 to 30,000 for a conference or symposium; larger requests will be considered on an exceptional basis).
- Priority will also be given to projects for which some funding is already in place from other sources (i.e. from a Faculty or external body), or is being sought.
Applications (approx. 5 pages) must include:
- A full description of the project, clearly indicating how it contributes to the Canada 150 celebration and themes.
- A précis of the project (max. of 100 words) that could be used for promotion of the event.
- A description of how the initiative will advance 91ɫ’s profile and reputation.
- Project leads (must be affiliated with 91ɫ as current faculty, staff or students), including their affiliation with 91ɫ and contact information.
- A list of participating partners (whether they are other 91ɫ units, community partners, or other institutions).
- A full budget for the project.
- Timelines for the project, including planning schedule and date(s) of event.
- An indication of other sources from which funding has already been received (with amounts) and/or from which funding will be sought (internal or external to 91ɫ).
Application deadlines:
Applications submitted by October 1 will be considered in a first round. Should funds be remaining following this initial round, a second round will be available with a December 1Ա.
Projects will be reviewed by a committee with representation from the Office of the President, the Office of the Provost, and the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation.
Applications are to be submitted electronically: .