The Clubs Experience Grant is intended to support and encourage a clubs event/initiative that provide a positive benefit for members of the Queen’s and/or Kingston community. Funding is available for events and initiatives that are approved by the AMS and hosted by ratified clubs with official bank accounts under the Queen’s Commission of Clubs.

The maximum possible allocation that a club may receive from this grant is $4,000 in one granting period. The allocated amount for winter semester is 6500$ for all disbursements. The amount and approval of funding is contingent on the number of applications received per granting period. There are three granting periods throughout the year (Summer, Fall & Winter). The Commissioner of Clubs will release the application during the granting period only. Grants are meant to supplement, not substitute internal fundraising. 

The New Clubs Grant is intended to provide initial assistance to newly ratified clubs. Starting a new club on campus can be overwhelming, with limited funding in the beginning. This grant is intended to support initial efforts to raise funds as well as starting operational costs.

The maximum possible allocation that a club may receive from this grant is $100 in one granting period. New clubs will only be eligible to apply for this grant once. There are two granting periods throughout the year (Fall & Winter), following new club ratification. The Commissioner of Clubs will release the application during the granting period only. Submit a ticket to the Clubs Help Desk at support.myams.org if you have any questions.

The Clubs Media and Promotion Bursary is intended to provide additional engagement assistance to AMS ratified clubs. At times clubs can be experiencing low interaction, engagement, or a need to improve their outreach. This one-time per academic year bursary can be the assistance needed for the enhanced outreach and engagement needed for your clubs hiring, events, or other project that could use funds to support promotion costs with the SLC, QJ, or Social Media, etc.

Each bursary application if approved will be distributed to a registered club bank account the amount of 20$. The applications are accepted on a rolling basis with an allocated amount of funds for the academic year; once the funds are depleted it will conclude the bursary for the remaining academic year. Submit a ticket to the Clubs Help Desk at support.myams.org if you have any questions.

The Accessibility Grant provides funding for initiatives designed to improve physical, academic, and social accessibility for Queen’s students across campus. These grants will be awarded to initiatives that best meet the eligibility requirements as listed in the grant application. If you have any questions about these grants, email the Accessibility Initiatives Lead at or Social Issues Commissioner (External) at sic.external(@ams.queensu.ca).

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The grant selection committee meets to review application at the end of each month. To be considered during this month’s application round, please submit your application by 4pm of the last Friday of the month.

Equity Grants are provided through the Social Issues Commission to promote the fostering of an anti-oppressive and safe environment in the Queen’s community. These grants target organizations engaged in community outreach, educational campaigns, and awareness raising projects that meet the eligibility requirements listed in the grant application.

If you have any questions about these grants, email the Social Issues Commissioner (External) at sic.external(@ams.queensu.ca).

The Black History Month Grant is a new initiative through the Social Issues Commission, with matched funding provided by the University, that aims to take a step towards recognizing anti-Black racism at Queen’s. The grant hopes to provide tangible support for Black student groups on campus and for Black History Month programming and events. To be eligible, the celebration, education or advocacy around Black identities and Blackness must be at the core of the organization’s mandate, with goals to provide inclusive Black History Month programming.

If you have any questions about this grant, email the Social Issues Commissioner (External) at sic.external(@ams.queensu.ca).