Space Upgrades
Application Dates:
Fall
Application period is from August 21st - September 18th
Pitch weekend - October 2nd to 4th
Winter
Application period is from October 18th 2026 to January 22nd 2027
Pitch weekend - February 3rd to 5th
Submitting a Space Upgrade Application
In addition to student-led initiatives, SIF provides funding assistance for student space renovations and other related upgrades such as requests for new appliances or furniture for on-campus spaces.
Renovations are performed by Toronto Metropolitan Facilities Management & Development or its contractors. The budget submitted to SIF is based on the costs estimated by Toronto Metropolitan Facilities Management & Development.
Applications for student lounge upgrades must be endorsed by the respective program Chair or Dean.
Your application should focus on cosmetic changes, such as: paint, lighting, new flooring, furniture and equipment (microwaves, computers), or card reader access.
Structural renovations to your student lounge (like tearing down walls) will not be considered through the SIF Student Space Upgrade Funding. It is important to focus on the most significant upgrades you would like to make.
To apply for the SIF Student Space Upgrade Funding, you will need:
- The contact information for Primary contact (the main contact person for the initiative) and a Secondary contact (a fellow student planning this initiative)
- A Project Supervisor (a full-time staff member from your program department who provides the applicants with guidance and support required for the success of the initiative).
- Answer all application questions fully.
- Submit supporting documents.
Supporting documents include:
- A letter of support from your Program Chair/ Dean which includes their signature.
- A clear list of furniture/equipment/labour in need of funding
- An explanation of the nature of your request such as (picture of the current space).
Tip! To strengthen your application, include layouts/ drawings of your new design.
The SIF Team reserves the right to request that any Student Space Upgrade Application attend pitch weekend (for more details, see: Pitching your Initiative)
If you have any questions about the Student Space Upgrade guidelines or submitting your Student Space Upgrade application, please contact us at sif@torontomu.ca.
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