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Dal After Dark

Have fun in a safe space!

Dal After Dark is a program to provide ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøand King’s students with an opportunity to host programs and events that are substance-free and open to all students.Ìý

While some students choose to drink or use substances in university, not everyone does. Dal After Dark hosts and supports student-centred, fun, free and safe events where students won't feel pressure to consume!Ìý

Upcoming eventsÌý

Follow @DalAfterDark and @DalStudentHealthÌýon Instagram to be in the know about all of our upcoming events!Ìý

Grant Funding

Students are welcome to borrow programming supplies or equipment for an event, with or without a grant! Please email afterdark@dal.ca for the equipment and programming supply inventory list, and more information about how to sign out equipment.Ìý

Grant Funding ofÌýup to $750Ìýfor alternative event programming is available for Dalhousie/King's students and student groups for programs or events that meet the following Dal After Dark guidelines:

  • The event will be alcohol and substance-free.​
  • The event will not promote alcohol consumption, cannabis or illicit substance use in any way.
  • The event must be open and free to all Dalhousie/King’s students to attend.
  • Closed event applications are welcome and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
  • Applications must be submitted by Sunday at 4pm (Atlantic Time)Ìýfour weeks prior to the event/program start date.ÌýApplications submitted after this deadline risk not being reviewed until the following week.Ìý

Grant Funding will be determined by the Student Health Promotion office. Applications will be reviewed and a response provided no less than two weeks in advance of the event date.

In order to fund as manyÌýdifferent societiesÌýas possible, we will be limiting Grant Funding to 1 grant per society or student group per semester.Ìý

The Grant Application Process

  1. Submit Grant ApplicationÌý(at least 4 weeks before event).Ìý
    • Grant Application is reviewed.Ìý
  2. Following the review:Ìýthe primary event organizer is contacted with follow up questions regarding the event as well as a meeting invite. Meetings can be virtual or in-person, depending on the applicant’s preference.
    • If clarification is needed, the application will be on hold until all concerns are addressed. The time frame of the approval process will depend on the applicants' response time.Ìý
  3. Following Approval:Ìýyou will be required to meet with a Dal After Dark member to further discuss the event and provide clarification on event funding, promotion, and support.Ìý
  • If your grant is approved:
    • As part of the grant approval email, you will be provided with aÌýgrant packageÌýthat will need to be completed and returned before your event.
    • If you prefer not to pay for supplies out of pocket to be reimbursed and require the Dal After Dark team to purchase supplies on your behalf, in advance of the event, those requests need to be included in the grant package.

  1. Reimbursement:ÌýwithinÌý14 daysÌýof the event you are required to provide the Dal After Dark team with:
    • Any receipts, invoices, or event orders that require reimbursement.
    • A completedÌýgrant packageÌýalong with a summary of the event, photos, and sign in sheet.
  2. Debrief Meeting:Ìýa meeting will be set up to provide feedback regarding the event and your experience with Dal After Dark.Ìý
    • This is also an opportunity to submit any receipts for reimbursement or outstanding invoices to be paid.

Please noteÌýthat it isÌýthe responsibility of the primary event organizerÌýto provide the Dal After Dark team with original receipts and sign in sheets in order to receive reimbursement for the event.

The Dal After Dark team can assist you with any questions prior to the event and provide support for event promotion and organization, however,Ìýit is not the responsibility of the Dal After Dark team or Grant Committee to remind you of any outstanding payments/reimbursements.Ìý

Funding

Funding for a Dal After Dark event is provided through reimbursements or invoice payments.Ìý

As a primary event organizer, you are required to provide the Dal After Dark Team with the invoices, event orders, or receipts for which you require fundingÌýwithin 10 days of the event.ÌýÌý

Please note that Dal After Dark funding can be provided for the following expenses:

  • Food
  • Performances
  • Transportation
  • Printing of Promotional Materials
  • Room Bookings
  • Professional Services (external)
  • Other - on a case by case basis (confirmation required)

Dal After Dark funding willÌýnotÌýfund events that provide alcohol, cannabis, or other substances.