The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO), part of the Equity and Inclusion Office, is excited to relaunch the Students, Staff and Scholars Stimulating for Equity (S4E) and Gender-Based & Sexual Violence (GBSV) Prevention Campus Microgrants in partnership with the Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Team, part of the Equity and Inclusion Office.

This renewed collaboration brings together our shared commitment to advancing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA), fostering inclusive campus communities, an environment free from gender-based and sexual violence and supporting initiatives that create meaningful, lasting change at McMaster University.

The Students, Staff and Scholars Stimulating for Equity (S4E) and Gender-Based & Sexual Violence (GBSV) Prevention Campus Microgrants provide funding for innovative projects, events, initiatives, and research that advance equity, promote consent, gender-based and sexual violence prevention, and belonging,  across the McMaster community. 

The program is designed to empower students, staff, faculty, and postdoctoral scholars to lead evidence-informed and community-engaged initiatives that promote consent, gender-based and sexual violence prevention, human rights, dignity, respect, safety, and inclusion. Through this partnership between the Equity and Inclusion Office and SVPRO, we aim to support collaborative approaches that address systemic barriers, foster safer campus environments, and create lasting institutional and community impact.

Applications open September 14th 2026 and close October 9th at 11:59pm EST!

Visit the Equity and Inclusion Office website to learn more about the microgrants and how to apply.

Email Anushka at khanna50@mcmaster.ca if you have questions about the campus gender-based and sexual violence prevention stream.

Email Eve at nyambiye@mcmaster.ca if you have questions on the S4E microgrant portion