EXTENDED DEADLINE FEB 3!
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: The Mighty Pen student initiative fund
Building relations. Claiming space. Uplifting diverse voices.
Are you a BIPOC student, collective or group with an idea for a project that uses storytelling to build resilience? Apply for up to $250 to support any initiative that features students who identify as Black, Indigenous and/or as a Person of Colour (BIPOC) and that generates dialogue around any of the following:
- Inclusivity
- Social change and justice
- Systemic barriers on campus and in the OCAD U community
Please submit your completed application form to wlc@ocadu.ca by the deadline.
Extended deadline: Monday, February 3 at 12 pm
FAQs
What is The Mighty Pen?
The Mighty Pen is a group that is open to OCAD U students who identify as Black, Indigenous and/or as a Person of Colour (BIPOC). Its purpose is to bring voices from the margins to centralize and celebrate BIPOC narratives in all their complexities.
It is hosted by the Writing & Learning Centre (WLC) and facilitated by Phoebe Wang, Writing and Learning Consultant (ELL) and author of the poetry collection Admission Requirements.
Who can apply?
OCAD U students, clubs, collectives and student groups with a majority who identify as BIPOC.
What kinds of projects are eligible?
New or ongoing projects such as performances, readings, fairs, print or digital publications, guest speakers and events.
What can the funds be used for?
These funds may be used for materials, honorarium fees for the artists, writers and creators, and promotion.
How much funding is available?
$500 total; a project may receive up to $250.
All funds must be used by March 31, 2020.
What are the steps to apply?
Fill out the application form with details of your project, timeline and budget.
This fund is presented by the Writing & Learning Centre (WLC) in partnership with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Sustainability Initiatives (ODESI) and is supported by funding from the Ontario Post-Secondary Access and Inclusion Program (OPAIP).