The Dean’s Student Initiatives Fund has been established to provide financial support for student initiatives that aspire to create dialogue and foster a greater sense of community through special events, lectures, or other forms of community engagement.

Eligibility Criteria: A Faculty of Arts and Science student or student group [either undergraduate or graduate] may apply for support. The following criteria will be considered in evaluating proposals:

• Does the proposal fulfill an educational purpose for Arts and Science students?
• Does the proposal promote dialogue? Special consideration will be given to proposals that promote cross-cultural dialogue.
• Does the proposal ensure a forum for various viewpoints?
• Does the proposal engage with the broader community outside of campus boundaries?
• Is the proposal realistic, with credible timelines, resource requirements, and goals?
• Will the proposal be of sufficiently broad interest to engage a significant portion of the student community?

Value: Variable depending on project budget [maximum $1000].

Applications: All components of the application must be submitted together. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications must include the following:

• Cover sheet – The first page of the application must be the application summary and contact information form.
• Detailed proposal -- The application must include a detailed description of the proposal, and should indicate how the proposal fulfils the eligibility criteria listed above.
• Budget -- The application must include an approximate breakdown of expenses. The budget should also indicate any other sources of funding; applications requesting matching funds for funds already raised will be at an advantage.
• Letters of support -- The application must include at least two letters of support for the proposal from students, faculty, staff, alumni, or community members. At least one of these must be from a University of Toronto faculty or staff member.

Deadline: There will be two competitions per year. Deadlines are November 1 and February 1 at 5:00 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted.

Please note: An individual student or group of students may only submit one application per academic year. While a student or group may submit a proposal similar to one offered in a previous year, this fund should not be expected to support an ongoing activity year after year.

Submit application to:
Office of the Faculty Registrar, Faculty of Arts and Science
c/o Lanor Mallon, Manager, Faculty Governance and Curriculum
Sidney Smith Hall, Room 1006
Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G3