[van-announce] Working on Social Justice Project? Need Funding?

[SFPIRG]

Working on a social or environmental justice project or campaign? 


Looking for funding? 





SFPIRG has funding available for student and c ommunity groups! 





Check out the donations page of our website for all the details, including criteria and applications. 




The next application deadline is * April 6, 2010 * for the Usamah Ansari Award, and * April 15, 2010 * for the large donation fund (up to $1000). 


SMALL DONATIONS {up to $500} 
This fund is available for small campaigns, one time events, art projects, publications and other forms of social justice organizing. Newly established groups are wel­come to apply. Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. 

LARGE DONATIONS {$500-$1000} 
Funding available for large projects and campaigns for well-established community groups. Grants are allocated once a semester. Next deadline is April 15, 2010 . 

CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS FUND {up to $100} 
Funding available for students and community members attending social and environmental justice conferences and/or workshops. Priority given to SFU students. Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. 

USAMAH ANSARI CREATIVE JUSTICE AWARD {$500} 
NEW! In memory of SFPIRG volunteer Usamah Ansari, this annual award supports creative social justice work includ­ing art, poetry, music and writing. Individuals or groups can apply. Priority given to communities of colour, refugees and youth. Application deadline is April 6th, the anniver­sary of Usamah’s birthday. 

ACCESSIBILITY FUND {up to $200} 
NEW! Funding available to increase the accessibility of social or environmental justice projects or events. Individuals or groups can apply for funding to cover expenses for things such as bus tickets, childcare, translators, ASL interpreters, accessible venues, adaptive technologies, etc. Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. 






Check out the donations page of our website for all the details, including criteria and applications. ( http://sfpirg.ca/index.cgi?d=&g=/pirg/donations.html ) 




Questions? Contact donations (at) sfpirg.ca or call 778-782-4360 




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Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (SFPIRG) 
~For a just, sustainable, and meaningful world~ 
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http://www.sfpirg.ca ( 778) 782-4360