Embark Clarifications (October 22 - October 29)
Embark Clarifications
Some of you requested some further information from Embark and they have replied! Please feel free to use the following as content in your projects or to direct your projects further:
Funding type definitions
- Grants listed provide funding for a project or initiative through a grant application process.
- Programs listed provide funding with the expectation that the applicants participate in a specific program or initiative to receive the funding. Eg, an entrepreneurship program that offers funds for start-ups as part of a 12-week course.
- Awards listed would provide funding to those nominated for an award based on past work or accomplishments, with the thought that students can apply that award money to the projects they are seeking to fund.
Categories/initiative priorities
- Youth: this funding opportunity prioritizes applications from individuals under 30 years old and/or projects or initiatives that support individuals under 30 years old.
- Climate: this funding opportunity prioritizes applications for projects or initiatives related to climate solutions.
- Community: this funding opportunity prioritizes applications for projects or initiatives that support community building or are by-and-for a particular community. Eg, a neighbourhood garden by a neighbourhood coalition.
- BIPOC: this funding opportunity prioritizes applications for projects or initiatives led by individuals/teams who are Black, Indigenous, and/or people of colour.
- Clean Energy: this funding opportunity prioritizes applications for projects or initiatives that involve renewable energy technology or carbon emission reduction.
- Emergency/Safety: this funding opportunity prioritizes applications that focus on crisis response and community safety. These would be applicable for projects related to extreme weather events and other climate adaptation measures.
Past 'use' of spreadsheet
Most of the time in the past students who are using the spreadsheet are typically sorting the list by:
- The amount of funds provided first;
- Then the project categories;
- Then by deadlines and requirements.
Less important or less considered columns would be the location and awarding timeline as they aren't applicable across all funding opporunities.
Code tutorial recording
The HTML code tutorial recording is now available on Canvas as well as directly on this site for review. Please let us know if you have any trouble accessing it.
Office hours cancellation
Wednesday, October 30th's office hours are cancelled due to a conflicting meeting. Please email Andrew if you need an alternative option for office hours.
Questions or concerns?
Of course should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to email Andrew, email Mehdi, email Mehrun-Nisa or message over the course chat and we will respond as quickly as possible.