Explore funding and resources that support meaningful community-university partnerships. Whether you’re starting a new collaboration, sustaining an existing initiative, or accessing practical tools, our office is here to support your work.
Funding for Community-University Partnerships
Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund
Up to $25,000 to support community-university partnerships. Paid directly to community partners, the CUES Fund removes financial barriers and prioritizes reciprocal, inclusive engagement to ensure all communities benefit.
Additional Funding Opportunities
Beyond our core funding, there are other UBC and external grants available to support your engagement work.
Partnership Recognition & Exploration (PRE) Fund
Up to $1,500 for small-scale collaborations and relationship-building activities between community partners and UBC. With rolling applications, the PRE Fund provides flexible, timely support.
Funding News & Stories
Stay updated on funding announcements, recipient highlights, and partnership success stories.
Resources
How-To Guide for Making Honoraria Payments to Community Members
This guide helps UBC faculty and staff navigate the when, why, and how of offering honoraria to community members, providing clear steps and downloadable tools to simplify decision-making and payment processes.
Principles of Indigenous Engagement
Developed by UBC’s Indigenous Research Support Initiative, these guiding principles outline best practices for engaging with Indigenous community partners in research.
UBC Indigenous Finance Guidelines
UBC has guidelines to better support gift giving and compensation in reciprocal, respectful collaborations between Indigenous partners and the university.
Resource Blog
Explore key lessons, best practices, and insights from community engagement work at UBC.
- Black History Month: Resources for Engaging with Black Communities Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
- Lessons from a Partnership: How United Way BC, UBC’s School of Public Policy, and the Office of Community Engagement Collaborated on a Public Policy Event
- Three takeaways from our November CEN session: How UBC staff are integrating Indigenous ways of knowing into their community engagement work
- How to hire a UBC student: Four UBC resources for community partners
- Three takeaways from our April CEN session: Exploring tensions and opportunities of community-university engagement work within colonial systems
Can’t find what you need?
The Community Partner Help Desk connects community organizations, non-profits, and individuals with the right UBC people, funding, and resources to bring their ideas to life.