Project Grants

Project grant funds provided by HPSC must directly go back to UIC students in some shape or form. Gifts for guest lecturers, supplies for non-UIC students, and events that are not open to other health professions colleges will NOT be funded.

All material used to publicize projects funded by HPSC must include our logo (seen in the above header). You may download the file (available in .png, .svg., and .ai formats) from the "Documents & Links" section in the left sidebar. Partially funded projects must at least include the statement "Sponsored by HPSC" or "Sponsored in part by HPSC."

If funded, you must respond to the e-mail from the Project Grants Treasurer within 48 hours. Failing to do so will result in forfeiture of any funding that you have been offered.

Project Grant Deadline Policy:

Grants must be submitted one week prior to the closest HPSC meeting between August and April. HPSC meetings are held the last Thursday of every month unless otherwise noted.  Incomplete forms that are received past the listed deadlines WILL NOT be considered.

Who qualifies for a project grant?

Applicants must be currently enrolled, degree-seeking students in a health professions college or recognized health professions student organizations at the University of Illinois. Non-degree students, former students and students enrolled in other colleges at UIC are not eligible. Student organizations of other colleges at UIC are also not eligible.

What types of projects are considered eligible for project grants?

Projects that are funded by project grants include, but are not limited to, health fairs, campus projects and community service projects. Projects MUST be inclusive to students from all the Health Professional Colleges. 

Can we get reimbursed for a project that was already held? 

No. Funded projects must be at least 1 month away from the HPSC meeting date, NOT the date of proposal submission. We need this time to get the supplies ordered and to work out contractual issues if they exist. All funded purchases will be made by the Dean of Student's Office credit card. 

How much is a project grant?

There is no set amount for each project grant. The amount granted is dependent upon the number of applicants and the availability of funds. 

Is there specific information that needs to be filled out on the application?

You will need to give a synopsis of your event, how it is relevant for all the health professional schools, and how you plan on advertising to the other Health Professional Colleges. You will also need to submit an ITEMIZED list of expenditures, which must be precise and not vague. For the itemized list, provide where you received the numbers from (what site/store), either in the table or on a separate sheet of paper. Preferred vendors for supplies: Quills, Office Max, Amazon, Target.

RFF Completion Must be done