Funding for community & student groups
We recognize the lack of funding for student projects, for autonomous or marginalized groups, and for groups taking radical measures to ensure social change. Our funding aims to support grassroots initiatives with similar mandates like South House to empower, educate, and inspire action on social justice and specifically gender justice issues.
We recognize how a struggle for social change is intersectional. Therefore South House seeks to provide financial support for student and community groups who are working on action initiatives related to social justice, and who may not be able to find sufficient funding elsewhere, especially funding that will allow them to remain independent from corporate or government interests.
South House accepts funding requests from groups and for projects throughout the year. Applicants can apply for up to $500. Applications by individuals for personal needs belong into the bursary round that takes place twice a year. The committee will work within the budget determined in the annual budget. Projects that involve collaboration with South House on existing campaigns, projects or other efforts may apply for partnership funding allocated for this purpose. Funds allocated toward these projects depend on yearly budgeting and extensive discussions with South House's board and staff.
How does my group apply for funding?
Review South House’s Funding Policy. This includes South House’s responsibilities during the funding process, funding criteria, funding procedure, and application procedure.
Complete an application. We accept applications mainly via Google Form. If you would like to submit an application in an alternate format, please use this plain text document to guide your responses. Alternate formats can include a video, written document, or presentation with audio/visual support. If you would like to complete the application in a different format not listed above, please contact board@southhousehalifax.ca and we can arrange something. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact the board.
If you would like support or assistance completing the application or answering any of the questions, please contact info@southhousehalifax.ca
Once the application is complete, submit it to board@southhousehalifax.ca. If submitted via google form, it will automatically be sent to the board email address.
Applications are reviewed at each monthly board meeting and funding decisions are made at that time. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month. Proposal applicants will be contacted by the chair within two weeks after the first board meeting after the funding request was submitted.
The recipient(s) of funding must submit a brief report outlining how the funding was used within 3 months of receiving the funding. Recipients must submit receipts as outlined in the budget after the funds are spent, or if the spending differs slightly, with an explanation as to how the funding was used.