2022/23 Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund

The 2022/23 Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund is open! Get up to $25,000 to support community-university partnerships that benefit communities across the province and advance collaborative research, teaching, and learning. Interested applicants are invited to submit a Notice of Intent by October 21, 2022. 

Paid directly to community partners, CUES funding removes financial barriers and prioritizes reciprocal, inclusive engagement so all communities — especially those that have been and continue to be underserved, marginalized, or excluded — can benefit. This year, we have a total of $750,000 to fund up to 30 community-university projects. 
 
We invite applicants looking to develop new or existing community-university relationships and especially welcome applications for collaborative projects that advance: 

• Equity, diversity, and inclusion  
• Indigenous engagement and reconciliation  
• Health innovation and community wellbeing  
• Sustainability and climate action  
• Teaching, learning, and research excellence 

The fund is open to BC-based community partners and UBC students, faculty, and staff.  

The CUES fund is jointly administered by UBC Community Engagement and the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. 

UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES 

• September 28, 2022 — CUES Fund Info Session #1: What to know before applying 
• October 21, 2022 — Deadline to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI). All co-applicants must submit a brief NOI to confirm their eligibility.