RPIRG Working Group Application Form

The Regina Public Interest Research Group (RPIRG) is a student centre at the University of Regina that works on social and environmental justice issues. RPIRG gives out over $35,000 in funding each year to students for events, projects, or training opportunities.

Eligibility

You are eligible to apply, if you are:

RPIRG student members – University of Regina student(s) who has not opted-out of RPIRG membership including students at Campion College, Luther College, and First Nations University of Canada; or

RPIRG community/associate members – community member(s) or groups who have opted-in to RPIRG membership by paying a $20/year membership fee; or

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or Person of Colour) – Regina residents who self-identify as being part of communities targeted by racial discrimination. The application must be related to Racial justice i.e organizing/advocacy/research/legal action being done individually or as part of groups, collectives, and organizations based in Regina (or led by UofR students in Saskatchewan more broadly)

Additionally, all projects, events, research, conferences or training opportunities:

must be aligned with RPIRG's values; and

must demonstrate a clear commitment to advancing social and/or environmental justice. Eligible initiatives should aim to create positive and lasting change by addressing one or more issues, such as equity, accessibility, sustainability, decolonization, anti-oppression, anti-racism, active citizenship or community engagement. Each application must describe how their initiative or participation contributes to systemic change, education, or community well-being, and how it builds knowledge, skills, or networks that strengthen their capacity to take meaningful action and become more active citizens on campus and beyond.

Applications are due by midnight on one of the 5 annual funding deadlines.

Funding Deadlines:

July 1 - Oct 1 - Nov 1 - Feb 1 - March 1

Working Group Funding provides yearly-long funding for a group that has consistent programming.

Working Groups are semi-autonomous groups of students and community members who work together on an issue, or towards a common goal. Working Groups may focus on research, events, actions, publications, and other diverse activities. They tend to have long-term goals with activities and membership that continue beyond the current academic year, hold regular meetings, and must maintain a membership that includes University of Regina students. Working Groups receive $1,500 per year. Working Groups may also use other non-financial RPIRG resources, and are eligible to apply for additional funding through the Project, Event, and Training Fund.

After being approved, a Working Group will receive:

Support and funding of $1500 per year
Space on the RPIRG webpage
Access to office resources, such as occasional photocopying and the button maker or some bookkeeping assistance
Networking access
The opportunity to apply for Event/Project funding

For more information on Working Groups, and for descriptions of our current Working Groups, please visit our website: http://rpirg.org/funding/working-group-funding

For more information on applying for funding, the funding process, and the funding follow up requirements please visit our website: rpirg.org/how-to-apply

Date*

Date

Are you applying as a new Working Group, or renewing as an existing Working Group?

New Working Group ApplicationWorking Group Renewal Application

Working Group Name

#1 Contact Person - Name

First NameLast Name

#1 Contact Person - Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

#1 Contact Person - E-mail*

#1 Contact Person - University of Regina student ID number*

NOTE: all applications must be submitted by a current U of R student OR a community member who has already opted in (if the latter, please write the community member's name in this box).

#2 Contact Person - Name

First NameLast Name

#2 Contact Person - Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

#2 Contact Person - Email

#2 Contact Person - Student Number

Please give a description of the Working Group and the issue it addresses. (150 words) *

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Please describe the mandate and goals of your Working Group (both short and long term). (250 words)*

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Please provide background information about your group, including past experience, interest in the Working Group subject matter, and any other relevant information. (250 words)*

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Please provide a description of the activities your Working Group plans to organize. (250 words)*

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Please provide a brief summary of your group's marketing/advertising strategy (i.e. how will your group acquire new members, how will you publicize events and activities, etc). (250 words) *

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Please provide an action plan and timeline of activities/events for the coming year. (250 words)*

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Please describe how the University of Regina and/or larger community will benefit from your Working Group. (250 words)*

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Please describe how your event/project promotes social and environmental justice, with respect to RPIRG's mission statement and statement of values. (found here: https://rpirg.org/who-we-are). (250 words)

Please attach a complete annual budget, including all expenses and all revenue (potential or expected) for the Working Group. *

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Please check any additional forms of support from RPIRG that you would like to request:

Button Maker RentalEvent/Project AdvertisingVenue/Room BookingOther

Is there anything else you'd like to mention?

Would you like to be added to the RPIRG newsletter to learn more about our programs and services and other initiatives in the area?*

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Thank you for your submitting your funding application. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please contact us:

Regina Public Interest Research Group

222 Riddell Centre, University of Regina

P: 306-337-2420

E: info@rpirg.org

W: www.rpirg.org

RPIRG Working Group Application Form

Section 1 - Applicant Information

Section 2 - Working Group Information

Section 3 - Financial Information