UPSU Grants
In this section you will find 4 different Grant pots open to students and Student groups. Below is more information on all Grants available and the steps to apply for funding.
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In this section you will find 4 different Grant pots open to students and Student groups. Below is more information on all Grants available and the steps to apply for funding.
This funding pot is for individuals to receive a one off payment in the form of BACS transfer to enable immediate access to financial assistance for students who want to be more comfortable with their gender presentation and improve their wellbeing by reducing financial barriers to gender affirmation. You can apply here.
When does it happen?
Are there conditions of funding?
Student leaders (committee members of a group) can make an application for up to £500 through our funding form, which can be found here.
The Funding committee meets once a month, at least six times across the academic year. Applications must be submitted by 1st of each month. Decisions are received by 10th every month. If the application is approved by the funding committee - access to the money is immediate.
You can find a full list of dates when the Committee will be meeting here.
Are there conditions of funding?
Groups must spend the money in the manner their application form set out. There will be a timescale to be able to spend the money so that it is not reserved for something that ends up not happening.
Any unspent funds will be returned to the Union to use within the funding pot.
What kind of things could be funded?
What kind of thing won't be funded?
Questions?
Contact groups@upsu.net to get more information about the Hardship Fund.
Individuals can make an application for up to £50 through our funding form, which can be found here.
The Funding committee reviews applications on a case by case basis. Applications submitted by midday on Thursday will receive a decision by the following Thursday. The Advice Service can assist you with an appointment, meaning you'd be instantly notified about what assistance can be provided. If the application is approved by the funding committee - access to the voucher is immediate.
Are there conditions of funding?
Individuals will not be given cash. If deemed appropriate, they will be given a voucher for food. Individuals will need to make face to face contact with advice@upsu.net to receive a voucher and/or advice of any further assistance available.
Contact wesupport@upsu.net to get more information about the Hardship Fund.
The Participation Fund is brought to you by Dominos.
Individuals can make an application for up to £500 through our funding form, which can be found here.
The funding committee reviews applications on a weekly basis - if you submit by midday on Thursday you will receive a decision by the following Thursday. If the application is approved by the funding committee - access to the money is immediate
Individuals will not be given the money, they will be awarded funding to cover what has been applied for. Individuals will need to make face to face contact with groups@upsu.net so that they can purchase membership etc
Any unspent funds will be returned to the Union to use within the funding pot.
Contact Groups@upsu.net to get more information about the Hardship Fund.
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