TLIF Innovation Stream

Funding

Applications for TLIF innovation stream may include a budget up to a maximum of $2500 per award and are eligible to apply for funding a maximum of two times for the same innovation project. The approval of funding will be based on support for iterative revisions or continued expansion of their initiative.

Funds will support short-term projects for a maximum of one year from the beginning of the fiscal year (April) to the end (March). Any unused funds will not be carried over to the next fiscal year.

Funds may be used for the following purposes:

• Support persons with special expertise/skillsets
• Honoraria to external collaborators
• Pilot subscriptions to software or technology platforms - Note that these purchases require an assessment of information security and privacy and purchasing through procurement.
• Institutional purchases of materials or equipment necessary for the project: - Note that computer hardware equipment must be purchased through IT and procurement.
• Supporting project-related events (e.g., workshop facilitator fees, catering, etc.)

Funds may not be used towards:

• Compensation of KPU instructors or support staff
• Course or time releases
• Journal subscriptions
• Article processing charges (APCs)
• Professional memberships
• Hiring student/research assistants - The Innovation stream WILL NOT fund request to hire student/research assistants for projects related to teaching and learning innovations.  
• Operational funding for programs, departments after completing innovation stream projects

Innovation Stream Application Cycles

_{* Calls for fall cycle applications will be subjected to the availability of funding}

Submit Your Application

Before you begin filling out the application form, inform the Dean of your faculty that they will be contacted by the TLIF adjudication team to endorse your application. All parts of your application will be shared with the Dean of your faculty.

Innovation stream grant application form requires that you think about and plan your proposed project before you apply. If you need assistance with the TLIF application form, please contact tlif@kpu.ca

• Download the TLIF INNOVATION STREAM APPLICATION FORM  
• Email the TLIF application to tlif@kpu.ca on or before the application cycle deadline

File submission instructions  

• File naming convention: LAST NAME/ First Name -TLIF INNOVATION STREAM- YY/MM/DD. [If there are multiple co-applicants, add only the principal applicants name]
• Please submit one file ONLY in PDF format.  

Adjudication

Applications to the TLIF innovation stream will be adjudicated within four weeks to support the rapid implementation of teaching and learning innovation. TLIF applications are adjudicated by our team of Education Consultants, Teaching & Learning Strategists, the Director of Learning Technology and Educational Development, the Associate Vice President of Teaching and Learning, as well as any Subject Matter Experts.

Adjudication Criteria

Successful TLIF innovation stream applications will have a:  

1. Description of the significance of the project and a clear connection to advancing teaching practices at KPU Academic Plan and foreseeable positive impact within the KPU community
2. Clear description of artifacts of the project and a plan for how the teaching & learning innovation will be shared, scaled, or otherwise sustained
3. The use of KPU approved multimedia and technology tools used conform to KPU privacy, procurement policies
4. Realistic budget with justification for each item and relevant quotes for software subscriptions/platforms, IT-related technology/devices, and other equipment, materials, and resources
5. Outline of a realistic timeline for the project
6. Clear description of the benchmarks or metrics that will be used to assess the impact of the project
7. Deans' endorsement of the project
8. Declaration by the proponent