McGill launches Black Impact Funding: $1,500–$5,000 support for Black scholarship, engagement and student experience (2026)
McGill introduced Black Impact Funding, a three‑stream model to back community‑engaged research, engagement events and Black student experiences. Awards range from $1,500 for travel/participation to $5,000 for participatory research; paid undergraduate research contributions up to $3,000. Remaining deadlines: Oct 30 and Dec 7, 2026.
The initiative has three streams: Student Experience — travel/participation awards up to $1,500 and paid undergraduate research contributions up to $3,000 (or 50% of cost) for Black students enrolled full‑time at McGill; Engagement and Exchange — up to $3,500 for faculty/staff (individuals or groups) to fund events, guest speakers, curricular activities and internships; Community‑Engaged Research — up to $5,000 for participatory research prioritizing projects led by Black applicants or grounded in Black communities. Applications are reviewed for alignment with McGill’s Action Plan to Address Anti‑Black Racism, community impact and feasibility. Deadlines: 2026‑10‑30 and 2026‑12‑07.