Community Affinity Group Application Form

What is a Community Affinity Group?

A Community Affinity Group is a collective, campaign, or organization operating independently of the Concordia Student Union (CSU) that seeks formal recognition and collaboration based on shared political alignment. Such recognized groups will receive facilitated access to funding, resources, and institutional support from the CSU.

Who can apply?

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be operationally independent of the Concordia Student Union (CSU)*.
Demonstrate substantive alignment with the CSU’s Positions book.
Demonstrate at least (2) consecutive years of active organizing or advocacy.

*Note: Concordia students may submit an application on behalf of an organization, but the participation of a Concordia student in the organization or the application process is not a requirement.

Additional guidelines:

Applicants must submit a proposed annual budget outlining projected revenues and expenses.

How long are groups recognized for?

Recognition is valid for one (1) academic year and may be renewed annually.

How does the review process work?

The External and Mobilization Committee is responsible for overseeing the application process. Recognition requires approval by a simple majority vote of the Committee and ratification by the Council of Representatives.

Application deadline:

June 30th 2026 at 11:59pm

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You will be notified by email following the review process. Please be sure to check your email (and spam folder) regularly.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. For questions, or to schedule a meeting about the application process, please email the External & Mobilization Committee (external@csu.qc.ca).

*Applications that appear to have been generated by AI will not be considered. Please ensure that all application materials are written in your own words.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

example@example.com

Phone number

(###)-###-####

Which best describes you?

Concordia student ID number

8 Digits

Organization name

Describe the organization (Please include: mandate, governance structure, and history). Maximum 500 words.

If available, please include links to relevant websites, Facebook pages, social media profiles, etc.0/500

Describe how your organization benefits Concordia students and/or the broader community. Maximum 500 words.

0/500

Where is the organization located?

Please specify whether operations are mainly on or off campus.

Describe how the organization aligns with the Concordia Student Union's Positions Book. Please identify and discuss the specific positions that are relevant to the organization’s mandate or activities. Maximum 500 words.

See the top of this page for a link to the positions book. 0/500

Provide a proposed annual budget outlining projected revenues and expenses.

Provide evidence of at least two (2) consecutive years of active organizing or advocacy. Maximum 500 words.

Acceptable evidence of activity includes, but is not limited to: Public campaigns or events; communications or publications; partnerships or collaborations; advocacy initiatives; financial or operational records0/500

Please upload any documents, materials, or supporting files relevant to your response above.

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Privacy Statement:

The personal information collected through this form will be accessible only to the Coordinator(s) overseeing the funding committee to which the application is submitted. When applications are reviewed for funding decisions, the Coordinator(s) will provide committee members with a redacted version of the form that excludes all applicant personal information.

If the committee decides not to proceed with an application, all personal information collected as part of the application process will be securely destroyed.

Community Affinity Group Application Form

General Information

Organization Information