The Student Support team is piloting small wellness grants for students to develop programs and events intended to promote the health and wellbeing in the Harvard Chan community. Every approved program must address one or more of the seven dimensions of wellness which include: emotional, physical, occupational, intellectual, financial, social or environmental.
The Wellness Grants will award up to $500; applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis three times during the Fall and Spring semesters (see 2023-2024 dates below). Some approved applications may be offered partial funding. Proposals will be reviewed by the Student Support team at Harvard Chan.
Eligibility and Criteria:
- Applicants must be currently enrolled student in a degree program at Harvard Chan
- All applications must be complete and provide supporting documentation
- Program and events must be designed for a minimum of 10 students
- Applications must demonstrate how the funds will be used to promote wellness at Harvard Chan
- Applications should include description of intended impact and must include a proposed budget
- Only one application can be submitted for the same event (other intended participants cannot apply to request funds for the same program or event)
- Applications must be submitted at least two weeks before the intended event
- Events that promote multiple dimensions of wellness are highly encouraged
- Events should take place in a public and accessible location
- Funds cannot be spent on alcohol
Application and Deadlines:
- Fall 2023:
- Friday, September 29th
- Friday, October 27th
- Friday, November 24th
- Spring 2024:
- Friday, February 2nd
- Friday, March 1st
- Friday, April 5th
