Applications for the Student Life Levy are due Feb. 15, 2021

Faculty, staff and students are invited to apply for funding for special projects that enhance undergraduate student life, as part of the Student Life Levy (SLL) agreement with the Students' Union. Dating back to the 1980’s, undergraduate students have contributed approximately $20M.

Eligibility

• Provide increased opportunity for students to engage in activities leading to improved personal health and wellness; or
• Provide increased opportunity for students to engage each other and their environment in a culture of learning outside of physical classroom space.

Project Considerations

• Projects will occur no sooner than the spring term, May 2021.
• All projects must comply with the Government of Ontario's Student Choice Initiative, as such, all projects must support areas deemed essential services by the Ontario Government: Athletics and Recreation, Career Services, Student Buildings, Health and Counselling, Academic Support, Financial Aid or Campus Safety.
• The SLL does not fund projects on an on-going basis so the request should be for one-time funding only.
• The SLL rarely approves projects that require salary. If salary is a component, it must be for a limited time during the start-up phase of the project and the budget must show financial sustainability.
• The SLL does not fund ‘for profit’ projects.
• The SLL does not fund trips.
• The committee appreciates those projects that have demonstrated collaboration with other partners/departments on campus, including the Students’ Union.
• The committee prefers those projects that have an impact on the entire campus or a large percentage of the undergraduate student population.
• The committee prefers when a capital project has already secured 50% of the project budget from non-student sources.
• In accordance with guidelines related to non-tuition fee protocol, the SLL cannot support projects which are tied to academic credit.
• The primary purpose of your application should not be to raise funds for an external charity.

The deadline to be considered for winter review is Feb. 15, 2021. To apply, visit: laurieralumni.ca/sll.

Project Approval

Applications made by academic and administrative departments must receive prior approval from the most senior person in your area. All applications must be reviewed by one of the following leaders at the Students' Union:

• President (supresident@wlu.ca)
• Executive Director (pchampagne@wlu.ca)
• Chair of the Board (suboardchair@wlu.ca)

The application is active year-round, so you can apply at your convenience. Review and selection of projects will continue to occur once per semester. For this round, notice of successful applicants will occur late March.