Grants
Campus Clubs Grant Funding
Bring your club’s ideas to life with funding designed just for clubs!
Campus Club Grant Funding helps support events, projects, and initiatives that boost student engagement, strengthen your club, and create a positive experience for the wider NAIT community. Whether you’re hosting a social event, launching a new initiative, or building club resources—this funding is here to support your vision.
All funded activities must be:
- Inclusive – Welcoming to all students.
- Respectful – Creating a safe and positive space.
- Campus-appropriate – Suitable for a diverse post-secondary environment.
Let’s make your next great idea happen—together!
Before You Apply
To make sure your club’s grant application is reviewed, there are a few important steps to complete before you apply.
Grant Eligibility
To be eligible for funding, the President, VP Operations, and VP Finance must complete the following training requirements:
- Clubs Basic Training Path
- Clubs Advanced Training Path
Both training paths must be completed before the grant intake deadline you’re applying for. If any of the signing authorities have not completed both paths by the deadline, your application will be automatically denied.
Key Notes:
- Training only needs to be done once per academic year (not for every intake).
- If a signing authority changes, the new person must complete both training paths before the club can apply for funding.
For details on the training, visit the Paths Section of the Club Handbook.
What Grants Can Cover
Here’s a quick look at what your club may be eligible for through Campus Club Grant Funding:
- Travel & Accommodation: Up to $100 per student.
- Conference Registration: Up to $100 per student.
- Food & Beverage:
- Up to 100% coverage for food ordered from The Nest.
- Up to 50% coverage for food from other official on-campus providers.
- Up to 100% coverage for off-campus food and beverage, up to $65 per student.
- Promotional Materials: Up to 50% of the total cost for branded items like shirts, banners, merchandise, or swag.
What Grants Can Not Cover
To keep funding fair and focused on student engagement, there are a few things Campus Club Grants will not support:
- Materials or supplies that are required for classes, coursework, or program requirements.
- Alcohol or cannabis purchases.
- Donations made directly to charities.
- Auction items, like those for silent auctions.
- Costs for non-NAIT students.
- Events where NAIT is the main organizer. (The club must lead the event.)
When to Apply
There are six grant intakes each year, giving your club multiple chances to apply for funding.
Your event, project, or initiative must happen at least three weeks after the grant intake deadline. This allows time for your application to be reviewed and funds to be approved.
Plan ahead and give your idea the best chance for success!
Please note: All funding amounts listed are maximums and are subject to the discretion of the Grant Review Committee. The committee carefully considers each application to ensure that funding is distributed fairly and supports the largest possible number of club projects and initiatives.
