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Student Impact Fund by Alumo

$250,000 dedicated exclusively to student-led projects

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Submissions open in September

What is the Student Impact Fund?

The Student Impact Fund is an annual $250,000 fund to help students across Canada turn their great ideas into real impact on their campuses. Alumo supports student-led initiatives that strengthen campus life and well-being.

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Fueling student innovation through national collective strength.

Who can submit?

Any student at a partner school may apply with campus approval

What projects are eligibile?

Projects must be student-driven, inclusive, non-commercial, and aligned with community well-being.

How do I get approval from my campus?

You can contact your association or institution executives to get a letter of support to submit with your project.

Vous devez contacter les responsables de votre association étudiante ou de votre école pour leur demander une lettre de parrainage afin de soumettre votre projet.

What documents do I need to submit?

To be considered, your project must include a description of the project, a organization or group member introduction (names of team members, their role, and their skills and experience), a budget proposal, a detailed timeline, a summary of team experiences, and a letter of support from your school.

Pour être retenu, votre projet doit inclure une description du projet, un plan d'action, une présentation de l'organisme ou du groupe, une planification budgétaire, un échéancier détaillé et une lettre de parrainage.

We secured dedicated support from our insurer and vendor partners to create the Student Impact Fund.

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Who is Alumo?

Alumo is Canada's leading provider of student benefits and wellness solutions. We partner with student unions and post-secondary institutions to offer Health & Dental Plans and other wellness services like mental health support, virtual health care, and legal assistance to students.

Are you a student at a participating Alumo-partnered school? See the list here.

Alumo est le fournisseur principal d'avantages étudiants et de solutions de bien-être au Québec et au Canada. Nous offrons des Régimes de santé et dentaires ainsi que d'autres services de bien-être (comme du soutien en santé mentale, des soins de santé virtuels et une assistance juridique) aux étudiant·es de niveau postsecondaire.

Vous étudiez dans une école partenaire d'Alumo ? Consultez la liste ici.

Who can submit?

Any student enrolled at an eligible partner school may apply with campus sign-off. Before you submit, make sure you have approval from your school or student association.

See the Submitting a project page for more information.

What type of projects are eligible?

Eligible projects must be student-led, inclusive, and aligned with community well-being.

Here are some examples to inspire you:
→ mental health or wellness initiatives
→ community-building events
→ skill-building events
→ sustainability projects
→ anything else you think would benefit your student community.

Les projets admissibles doivent être menés par les étudiants, inclusifs et contribuer au bien-être de la communauté.

Voici quelques exemples pour vous inspirer :
→ Initiatives pour la santé mentale et le bien-être
→ Activités de renforcement du sentiment d’appartenance à la communauté
→ Ateliers de développement des compétences
→ Projets de développement durable
→ Toute autre initiative qui, selon vous, serait bénéfique à votre communauté étudiante.

When can I submit my project?

You can submit your project only during the submission period. Submissions are open twice a year: once in the fall and once in the spring.

See below for our submission period status.

We can't wait to hear about your project!

Vous pouvez soumettre votre projet uniquement pendant la période de soumission. Les soumissions sont ouvertes deux fois par an : une fois à l’automne et une fois au printemps.

Consultez ci-dessous l’état de notre période de soumission.

Nous avons hâte de découvrir votre projet !

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The next submission period:

September 1 to October 15

Stay tuned: the submission period will open soon!

Have a cool project in mind but need money to make it happen? The Student Impact Fund is here to help!

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What is the Student Impact Fund?

The Student Impact Fund is a national grant program designed to support student-led projects that foster engagement, enhance campus life, and promote student well-being.

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Past Initiatives

Get inspired by past winning student-led projects submitted from all across Canada.

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Brighstart initiative program

Helping students access essential wellness resources so they can focus on learning.

Riverton College Campus
CAD 1.2M

Tomorrow fund program

Providing emergency grants to keep students enrolled and thriving, offering support and stability.

Northbridge Polytechnic
CAD 1.2M

Campus care collective

Expanding mental-health support on campus through peer-led programs that build wellness and connection.

Lakewood University
CAD 1.2M

Studysafe network program

Building safer learning environments through awareness programs and peer-supported safety initiatives.

Northbridge Polytechnic
CAD 1.2M

Pathway wellness grant

Supporting students facing unexpected health or general condition challenges so they can continue their studies.

Riverton College Campus
CAD 1.2M

MindWell student program

Accessible mental-health support through resources that promote, clarity, and emotional wellbeing.

Lakewood University
CAD 1.2M

MindWell student program

The Brightstart initiative helps students access essential wellness resources, ensuring they can begin each term feeling prepared, grounded, and supported. By reducing barriers to basic needs, the program enables learners to focus on academic success rather than stress.

Through partnerships across campus, Brightstart creates a foundation of stability that empowers students to participate fully in their community. The program fosters a welcoming environment where wellbeing is prioritized and equitable access is championed.

Lakewood University
CAD 1.2M

Pathway wellness grant

The Brightstart initiative helps students access essential wellness resources, ensuring they can begin each term feeling prepared, grounded, and supported. By reducing barriers to basic needs, the program enables learners to focus on academic success rather than stress.

Through partnerships across campus, Brightstart creates a foundation of stability that empowers students to participate fully in their community. The program fosters a welcoming environment where wellbeing is prioritized and equitable access is championed.

Riverton College Campus
CAD 1.2M

Studysafe network program

The Brightstart initiative helps students access essential wellness resources, ensuring they can begin each term feeling prepared, grounded, and supported. By reducing barriers to basic needs, the program enables learners to focus on academic success rather than stress.

Through partnerships across campus, Brightstart creates a foundation of stability that empowers students to participate fully in their community. The program fosters a welcoming environment where wellbeing is prioritized and equitable access is championed.

Northbridge Polytechnic
CAD 1.2M

Campus care collective

The Brightstart initiative helps students access essential wellness resources, ensuring they can begin each term feeling prepared, grounded, and supported. By reducing barriers to basic needs, the program enables learners to focus on academic success rather than stress.

Through partnerships across campus, Brightstart creates a foundation of stability that empowers students to participate fully in their community. The program fosters a welcoming environment where wellbeing is prioritized and equitable access is championed.

Lakewood University
CAD 1.2M

Tomorrow fund program

The Brightstart initiative helps students access essential wellness resources, ensuring they can begin each term feeling prepared, grounded, and supported. By reducing barriers to basic needs, the program enables learners to focus on academic success rather than stress.

Through partnerships across campus, Brightstart creates a foundation of stability that empowers students to participate fully in their community. The program fosters a welcoming environment where wellbeing is prioritized and equitable access is championed.

Northbridge Polytechnic
CAD 1.2M

Brighstart initiative program

The Brightstart initiative helps students access essential wellness resources, ensuring they can begin each term feeling prepared, grounded, and supported. By reducing barriers to basic needs, the program enables learners to focus on academic success rather than stress.

Through partnerships across campus, Brightstart creates a foundation of stability that empowers students to participate fully in their community. The program fosters a welcoming environment where wellbeing is prioritized and equitable access is championed.

Riverton College Campus
CAD 1.2M

Every idea is a good idea - Submit it!

We know campus life is built on social engagment. Every student project strengthens the sense of belonging and empowerment, and it inspires more positive inititatives in your student community.

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Our Mission

About our mission

We believe that the people who knows best what students need is you! That's why the Student Impact Fund was created to help your great ideas come to life. Every year, we dedicate thousands of dollars to student-led initiatives to promote a dynamic and enriching campus life.

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Our goal is to support student-led initiatives that foster engagement, enhance campus life, and promote your well-being.

Supporting Student Impact

Turn your ideas into reality with financial support from the Student Impact Fund. Every funded initiative helps improve the daily life and well-being of the student community.

Submit your project and start making a positive impact today!

Our sponsors

As the largest student wellness benefit provider in Canada, we're able to collaborate with our sponsors to build this fund to let you improve your campus through your initiatives.

Frequently asked questions

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Who can submit a project?

Any student enrolled at a partner school may submit a project, with the approval of the school or student association.
Not sure if you're a student at a partner school? See the full list here.

Projects must be initiated by students, inclusive, non-commercial, and aligned with the well-being of the community.
For more details, see the Submitting a project page.

To be considered, your project must include:
- a description of the project
- an organization or group member introduction (names of team members, their role, and their skills and experience)
- a budget proposal
- a detailed timeline
- a letter of support.

After the submission deadline, all eligible projects will be reviewed by a committee of student executives. Once the review process is complete, the Student Impact Fund team will notify you of the outcome of your application and any funding awarded.

When evaluating applications, the Student Impact Fund primarily considers:
- A realistic budget proposal in terms of the objectives;
- Student involvement in the project and its expected impact on the student body;
- The originality of the approach and action plan;
- The team’s experience in their field and the support garnered from their community.

Keeping these factors in mind when preparing your application can help strengthen your proposal.

Funding amounts vary depending on the nature and scope of each project. While applicants may request a specific amount, the Alumo Student Impact Fund reserves the right to award funding at a different level based on the committee’s evaluation.
To support a broad range of initiatives and maximize the impact of the fund, the following funding limits apply:
- New projects: up to $5,000
- Recurrent projects: up to $3,000*
*Recurring projects that include a significant new or innovative component compared with previous years may be eligible for funding of up to $5,000.

Each project is carefully evaluated by a group of student leaders among our partner schools. The Selection Committee ensures grants are awarded to support student-driven initiatives and encourage academic, extracurricular, and social involvement in Canada.

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