What is a HPSC project grant?
HPSC project grants are monetary grants which provide financial assistance to health professions student organizations or individual health professions students who seek to complete a service project.

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.

Why should I not include the name of my college in my project proposal?
In order to make an unbiased and objective decision, HPSC requests that applicants do not include the name of their college in any aspect of the project proposal.

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.

What do project grants specifically fund?
Project grants will cover the following expenses: advertisements, materials needed for the project and rental fees. Project grants will not cover transportation, video/audio equipment or fundraisers.

How many project grants can an individual or student organization receive?
An individual or student organization may receive more than one (1) project grant within a fiscal year depending on the number of applicants and the availability of funds.

Our service project has already been completed. Can we still apply for a project grant?
Although applicants are encouraged to apply for a project grant prior to the actual dates of the project, completed projects may apply for project grant funding.

We are applying for funding for a project that has not yet been completed. When do we have to complete the project by?
Projects receiving a project grant during the Fall semester must be completed by December 31 of the academic year. Projects receiving a project grant during the Spring semester must be completed by May 31 of the academic year.

Should I include original receipts with my project grant application?
No, please do not submit original receipts with any project grant application. HPSC is not liable for any loss associated with incomplete delivery of receipts. Copies of receipts are also not necessary.

How can I apply for a project grant?
Applications for HPSC project grants can be downloaded from the HPSC website located at http://www2.uic.edu/stud_orgs/prof/hpsc.

What is a complete project grant application?
A complete project grant application is a copy of the completed three (3) forms: application form, project proposal and itemized budget.

When are project grant applications due?
During the Fall semester, project grant applications are due by the first Friday of November. During the Spring semester, project grant applications are due by the first Friday of March.

Can I turn in my project grant application early?
Of course!

Where do I turn in my project grant application?
Applications are to be submitted via email to hpscgrants@gmail.com.
Paper applications will no longer be accepted.

What if I have additional questions about project grants?
Please contact the HPSC representatives at your college or members of the HPSC board.