The purpose of the Community Grant is to encourage students to get together, spend time together in a relaxed setting and solidify ties to each other. This is done by financially compensating the expenses of communal gatherings. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on students’ wellbeing, increased feelings of loneliness and made communality a lot harder. For example the students who have started their studies during the pandemic have had a harder time getting to know their fellow students than they normally would. Now that live gatherings are possible again, we want to support students’ communal activities with the Community Grant.
Who can apply?
All students of the University of Arts can apply for the Community Grant, but we are especially encouraging the students who have started their studies during the pandemic to take advantage of the grant, get together and get to know their fellow students again or better. You can also apply for the grant for another kind of or a larger group of students. If you would like to apply for the Community Grant but you do not have a specific group or people in mind, or you have an idea for a communal event or activity that you would like to have an open invitation to, you can specify this on the application form. If you choose to do so, the Student Union will contact you and support you in promoting your event.
What is it meant for?
The Community Grant is meant for communal events and activities for multiple people. You can receive the grant for a one-time event or series of activities or events. The grant can be used for e.g. entrance tickets, an escape room, bowling, cooking together or to buy snacks for a movie or game night. The application period is from 11 October to 24 October 2021. The maximum amount granted to one application is 200 euros. The event(s) or activities need to take place between 11 October and 29 November 2021.
How to apply?
Use the application form to apply for the Community Grant. The form requires information on the amount of money applied for, a short description of the event/activity, an estimate on the amount of participants, a preliminary budget and contact information for the person filling out the application form. The grant is allocated on a case-by-case basis based on the applications at the end of the application period. The total sum being allocated is 4000 euros. The allocated amounts are maximums, the final amount will be paid based on the realised expenses, meaning you will have to provide receipts and a list of participants. The receipts and lists of participants have to be submitted by 30 November 2021.
Link to the application form: https://forms.office.com/r/SfKaCpqLg2
More information, help and answers to questions: Jane Kärnä, Community Coordinator for the University of Arts Student Union (jane.karna (a) uniarts.fi, 0505977592).
Apply for the Community Grant between 13 and 24 October!
