The SSMU has several funds to supplement student activities. All funding applications for the Ambassador Fund, Campus Life Fund, Club Fund, Green Fund, and Space are reviewed by Funding Committee and then by SSMU Legislative Council for approval. Applications may take up to three weeks to process.

Please submit applications to the Funding Committee Coordinator at the SSMU front desk or email it to fundcom@ssmu.mcgill.ca.

Forms will be reviewed by the Funding Committee and groups will be contacted individually when allocations have been finalized. We thank you for your application and your patience.

Remaining Fund Balances as at February 5, 2012

• Club Fund: $10,232
• Ambassador Fund: $12,042
• Campus Life Fund: $792.45
• Green Fund: $21,962
• Space Fee: $2,624

Club Fund - application

The Club Fund consists of the funds the SSMU Budget Committee allocates annually to the ongoing activities of its clubs. It differs from the above funds as it is meant to provide funding for club activities throughout the year, instead of on a per-event basis. In 2010-2011, the Club Fund will amount to $100,000.

Only full status SSMU clubs are eligible to apply for money from the Club Fund. Members of the SSMU must oversee all organizational aspects of the club, and the club may not restrict other SSMU members or groups from participating in its events.

Criteria determining fund allocation:

The SSMU Finance Committee will review your application and determine funding according to the following criteria and regulations:

• Required Documents: A full-year/semester budget, budget defense
• Deadline: October 1^st, January 28^th
• Factors considered by Funding Committee:
  • Audit Score (very important)
  • Quality of event;
  • Benefit to students;
  • Fundraising capabilities;

Campus Life Fund - application

These funds are project/event specific. Applications are rolling all year round.

The Society’s Campus Life Fund is intended as a source of financial assistance for initiatives including but not limited to projects, events, conferences, publications, and productions of an academic, social, or athletic nature. CLF is $2/semester and is opt-outable.

Any member or group within the membership of the Society who has not opted-out of the fee may seek funding for such initiatives. Applications are accepted throughout the entire year.

The SSMU Finance Committee will review your application and determine funding according to the following criteria and regulations:

• Required Documents: an event budget. Budget defense (forms available online)
• Deadline: at least 2 weeks before the event (some exceptions)
• Factors considered by Funding Committee:
  • Must be event specific;
  • Event must contribute to the betterment of student life;
  • Event must be on-campus;
  • Will not subsidize food & beverage, and a budget that will net a surplus.

Ambassador Fund – application

The Society’s Ambassador Fund is intended as a source of financial assistance for hosting or participating in competitions and conferences of an academic nature, hosted or attended by McGill students. The Ambassador Fund has supported Jeux de Commerce, SAE Aero Design teams, and more. The Ambassador Fund is $2.00/semester, and is opt-outable.

Any member or group within the membership of the Society who has not opted-out of the fee may seek funding for such initiatives. Applications are accepted throughout the entire year.

The SSMU Finance Committee will review your application and determine funding according to the following criteria and regulations:

• Required Documents: an event budget. Budget defense (forms available online)
• Deadline: at least 2 weeks before the event (some exceptions)
• Factors considered by Funding Committee:
  • Must be event specific (off-campus);
  • Open to tier III sports teams;
  • Will not subsidize conference and travel to an individual student (not a delegate of a student group).

Green Fund – application

The Green Fund of the SSMU was created to fund sustainable initiatives by student groups and promote a culture of sustainability on campus. The Environment Fee is $1.25/semester and is opt-outable.

Any member or group within the membership of the Society who has not opted-out of the fee may seek funding for such initiatives. Applications are accepted throughout the entire year.  For more information regarding what constitutes an environmental initiative, please contact the SSMU Environment Commissioners at environment@ssmu.mcgill.ca.

The SSMU Finance Committee will review your application and determine funding according to the following criteria and regulations:

• Must demonstrate sustainable/environmentally-friendly practices;
• Will not subsidize recycled paper. The Committee will however subsidize the cost difference between choosing biodegradable materials that will cost more than regular materials;
• Will not subsidize food and beverage;
• Consult Environment Commissioner.

Space Fee – application

Since its creation in 2008, the Space Fee has supported physical improvements both inside the Shatner Building and in other buildings on campus. Projects using the Space Fee have included furniture for the biochemistry undergraduate society office and Social Work Students Association lounge, renovations to Ghetto Shul’s kitchen, and other such projects. The Space Fee is $1.05/semester (pegged to inflation).

Any member or group within the membership of the Society may seek funding for such initiatives. Applications are accepted throughout the entire year.

Charity Fund – application

• Involves participation and engagement of McGill students in a project in the community.
• Contributes to socially-relevant goals and addresses social needs.
• Funding is allocated to initiatives that are typically underfunded or that do not receive regular funding from traditional sources.

If you have any questions, please address them to community@ssmu.mcgill.ca.