Samuels Center for Community Partnerships and Civic Transformation (COMPACT)

Undergraduate Student Community Engaged Mini Grant

About the Undergraduate Student Mini Grant

The COMPACT Undergraduate Student Mini Grant provides up to $500 in funding to support an undergraduate-led community-engaged project that advances the priorities of a community organization and creates positive social impact. This is a great opportunity for students to build their civic leadership skills, benefit from faculty mentorship, 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

Student applicants must meet one of the following criteria:*

1. Completed or currently enrolled in CESP 10a Foundations in Community Engagement.
2. Alumni of the Samuels Scholars Program (SSP).

And provide:

• A letter of support from a faculty advisor who will provide mentorship for their project.

*If you haven’t completed 1 or 2, please demonstrate previous community-engaged work and/or funding in your application.

Requirements

• Follow COMPACT's grant guidelines.
• Student grantees must complete a final report within 30 days of the completed project including a short reflection (500 word max), a summary of outcomes (500 word max), and at least two photos with descriptions. This report must be approved by their faculty mentor.

Questions?

For inquiries, additional information, or to schedule a meeting, please contact Sally Warner (COMPACT).

Applications

Rolling application deadline.

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