Rich/Collins Student Community-Engaged Mini Grant
About the Rich/Collins Student Community-Engaged Mini Grant
Thanks to a generous contribution from the Rich/Collins Family, COMPACT is thrilled to be able to provide funding for community-engaged projects that advance the priorities of a community organization and create positive social impact. This is a great opportunity for students to build their civic leadership skills, make a meaningful contribution to their communities, and prepare for larger-scale civic funds and programs such as the Newman Civic Fellowship, Projects for Peace, and other pathways for community engagement.
Eligibility
All Brandeis students (undergraduate and graduate) completing a community-engaged project (include a volunteer project, a thesis, or a dissertation) are eligible to apply.
Requirements
- Attend Orientation on Tuesday, June 23 from 12-1pm ET (or arrange a 1:1 call with Kaitie Chakoian, Assistant Director of COMPACT, that week)
- Attend two Status Update meetings (one in July, one in August - a 1:1 call with Kaitie Chakoian can also fulfill these requirements)
- Present a synopsis of the project this mini-grant funded at the Community Engaged Scholars Pitch Symposium during finals week in December 2026
- Complete a brief (1-2 page) final written grant report by January 15th, 2027
Questions?
For inquiries, additional information, or to schedule a meeting, please contact Kaitie Chakoian (COMPACT's Assistant Director).
Applications
Summer priority deadline June 15, 2026. (Applications received after June 15 will be considered on a rolling basis pending available funds.)
Fall priority deadline September 15, 2026.