Funding Opportunities

Each year the UNBSU awards more than $100,000 in funding support to various students and student groups on campus. Funding is administered by the VP Finance & Operations in collaboration with other players depending on the specific fund.

SU Funding is awarded on a first come, first served basis for eligible members and student group applicants as funding lasts.

  • The SU Conference Fund was established to help UNB students attend conferences, competitions, or events that support their academic or professional development.

    The most funding a student can receive is $300 per academic year

    To qualify: 

    • You must be a current UNBSU member (UNB Undergraduate student)

    • You must submit a complete application including expected costs 

    • You must apply at minimum 2 weeks before the conference date

    The only items that qualify for funding: 

    • Registration fee

    • Accommodation

    • Travel costs

    Items that don’t qualify for funding:

    • Social trips or general travel

    • Events not directly related to your academic or professional growth

    • Food costs 

    • Local Transportation (Taxies, Rideshares, Public Transport)

    • Materials used for Conference (Equipment, project materials)

    APPLY HERE

  • The UNBSU and UNB Sustainability partnered to create the Student Sustainability Fund (SSF) for the UNB Fredericton campus. The projects carried out by students, clubs and their partners will help cultivate a culture of sustainability on campus and provide students the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at their university. 

    The fund is supported by students - $1.00 per student per term of the SU Fee, is allocated directly to the Sustainability fund. 

    The fund can support a wide range of projects, including but not limited to:

    • Aboriginal sustainability

    • Zero/low-waste projects

    • Engagement or awareness campaigns

    • Energy reduction/sustainable energy

    • Recycling, reuse, up-cycling projects

    Individual students, clubs, and societies are welcome to apply for funding to support their sustainability work on campus.

    Applications are jointly reviewed by UNB Sustainability and the UNBSU VP Finance & Operations. Decisions regarding project eligibility and funding amounts are made at their discretion.

    Only UNBF students can apply for the fund. The fund cannot be used to attend sustainability conferences.

    Application Link: https://www.unb.ca/initiatives/sustainability/get-involved/sustainability-fund-application.html

  • The Clubs & Societies Fund supports UNBSU-ratified clubs and societies in hosting events and initiatives that enhance student life and benefit the UNB Fredericton community. The fund is intended to help student groups deliver meaningful, inclusive, and well-planned programming on campus.

    Funding is administered by the UNBSU Vice-President Finance & Operations in accordance with the Clubs & Societies Policy.

    To be eligible, clubs and societies must:

    • Be ratified and in good standing with UNB and the UNBSU

    • Submit a preliminary budget by September 30 each academic year

    • Demonstrate fundraising efforts, if requested

    • Show a clear benefit to the UNB community

    • Submit a detailed event budget (revenues and expenses)

    • Submit one funding request per event

    Applications are reviewed within 7 business days of submission. Funds are issued through reimbursement after receipts are submitted to the SU Welcome Center, or through direct payment upon submission of an invoice.

    Clubs and societies are entitled up to $2,000.00 per academic year. Additional funding may be granted to clubs for exceptional, high impact initiatives, at the discretion of the VP Finance & Operations.

     The following are not eligible for funding:

    • Alcohol or cannabis

    • Expenses for non-students

    • Surplus or profit-generating budgets

    • Loan or debt payments

    • Protests or rallies

    APPLY HERE

  • All ratified clubs and societies have access to a maximum of $200 in start up fundings. Clubs have 60 days from the date of ratification to utilize this funding.

    Applications are reviewed within 7 business days of submission. Funds are issued through reimbursement after receipts are submitted to the SU Welcome Center, or through direct payment upon submission of an invoice.

    The following are not eligible for funding:

    • Alcohol or cannabis

    • Expenses for non-students

    • Surplus or profit-generating budgets

    • Loan or debt payments

    • Protests or rallies

    APPLY HERE