Funding overview
As per our mission statement, APIRG provides working group, student and community members with funding for research and social engagement projects in the public interest. Read about our Direct Funding Policy here.
In addition to funding, we provide administrative, informational and technological resources to help students transform social concern into effective action. We also facilitate opportunities for skill development through internships, educational events, workshops, public campaigns and partnerships with community organizations.
Applying for funding
The first step in the APIRG funding process is to determine which category of funding suits your project. Read more about each funding category here:
Past projects funded
Over the years APIRG has provided funding to hundreds of working groups and student-led initiatives, projects, and events. Click on the name of a project to read more about it!
APIRG Working Groups:
Edmonton Organic Grower’s Guild
Eureka Undergraduate Science Journal
RootUP Edmonton
Projects and Events funded by APIRG:
All Spoons Project
All Ya’ll Calendar Series
Centre for Autism Student Association Annual Conference
Creative Writing Club Anthology
Effect of Racism and Micro-aggressions on Mental and Physical Health Talk
Everyday Harm Reduction Online Zine
GRadio.ca
How To Get A Thigh Gap
Hungry Zine
La Connexional Adult Swimming Program
MSDAA BIPOC/Queer Speaker Series
Oh You Fight Like A Girl
Pride Week 2022
Students for Consent Culture Speaker Series
The Queer Agenda
Understanding organizational responses in Edmonton to reports of hate crimes