Constituency Aid Fund

Who is eligible? All active AMS constituencies. The constituency needs to have an approved budget and executive list, and not have defaulted on a loan within the past two years.

What can I use the CAF for?

• Election and fee referenda expenses. Please note that the amount granted to a constituency for an election or fee referendum shall be a total of 15 cents per constituency member, but shall be no less than $75 and no more than $375 in any one fiscal year;
• Communication expenses (incurred through mail-out or newsletter production). Please note that the amount granted to a constituency for a newsletter or mail-out shall be a total of 15 cents per constituency member, but shall be no less than $75 and no more than $375 in any one fiscal year;
• Special projects related to your constituency’s academic interest area;
• Out-of-town conference fees/travel expenses;
• Furniture/equipment purchases (eg. rugs, file cabinets, computers, audio-visual equipment). Please note that the furnishings and equipment purchased shall be owned by the Society for the use of the constituency; and the type of furnishings and equipment purchased must be directly related to the constituency’s area of academic interest;
• Other projects deemed worthy by the Finance Commission.

How much is the CAF worth? Up to $750 per club, but cannot cover more than half the cost of the project. Constituencies can receive a CAF grant a maximum of once per fiscal year (the AMS fiscal year runs from May 1 to April 30). Constituencies must show that they have exhausted all sources of funding (i.e. personal contribution, sponsorship, fundraising, etc.).

When can I submit my application? Applications should be submitted at least three weeks prior to the date of the project. We cannot accept submissions for projects that have already occurred.

How do I apply? The application for CAF can be found online here. Please make sure to read all instructions on this page and in the application carefully.

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