Grants and Funding Opportunities
DO I NEED A COMMUNITY PARTNER?
Yes, all projects proposals must have a community partner organization. You will need to submit a Letter of Support with your application. If you're having trouble finding a partner, let us know!
CAN GRADUATE OR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS APPLY?
Yes, all of our opportunities are open to International students as well! Graduate students are not eligible for Projects for Peace and the Julian Clement Chase Prize for Community Impact in DC.
IF I HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, HOW TO ASK FOR HELP?
If you have questions, want to find resources, or need any guidance with your application ahead of the deadlines, set up a meeting at [email protected]. We would also suggest finding a faculty advisor!
Submit an application for the different grants using the link below. We are always here to answer any questions you have or if you want feedback on your project.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR FUNDING!
CONTACT [email protected] FOR QUESTIONS AND MEETING REQUESTS!
The deadlines to apply for the 2024-25 academic year are:
Public Service Grant Commission
The Public Service Grant Commission encourages and cultivates student-led social innovation by providing institutional support to individuals and organizations to carry out innovative, feasible community service programs and ideas.
The Public Service Grant (PSGC) is awarded 4 times each academic year.
PSGC I (Fall 2024): September 8, 2024
PSGC II (Fall 2024): November 3, 2024
PSGC III (Spring 2025): February 7, 2025
PSGC IV (Spring 2025): March 7, 2025
*You must have a community partner onboard and the projects must be primarily based in the DC-metropolitan area.
Clinton Global Initiative Entrepreneurship Program
Clinton Global Initiative Entrepreneurship Program and Commitment Maker Challenge allows GW students to compete for funding to support their CGI U Commitments to Action. For those who have been accepted to CGI U, awards are available to supplement travel to the annual Clinton Global Initiative University gathering.
Clinton Global Initiative University Deadline:
November 20, 2024 (Early Deadline), December 20, 2024 (Final Deadline)
Clinton Global Initiative Fellowship Deadline:
November 20, 2024 (Early Deadline), December 20, 2024 (Final Deadline)
Eco-Equity Challenge
The Office of Sustainability and the Nashman Center provide support for GW students in their social entrepreneurial efforts to address environmental and social justice issues in Washington, DC.
Deadline: November 3, 2024
Projects for Peace
Projects for Peace invites undergraduates at US colleges and universities to design grassroots projects that promote peace and address the root causes of conflict and get $10,000 for the summer project.
Deadline: November 3, 2024
Knapp Fellowship for Entrepreneurial Service-Learning
With the Knapp Fellowship, selected Knapp Fellows receive up to $10,000 to support their ideas to combine scholarship with action. Students, working with a faculty advisor and one or more community partners, spend one year conducting inquiry and implementing their idea. Proposals due in May, annually.
Deadline: May 23, 2025
Julian Clement Chase Prize for Community Impact
The Julian Clement Chase Prize for Community Impact in the District of Columbia differs from other Nashman Center student honors in that it is the only monetary prize that recognizes specific work completed. While Nashman Center student community engagement projects already are strong in achieving positive impact with DC, this example will help to tip the balance further in favor of real-world outcome and completion in student projects.
Deadline: May 24, 2025
Nashman Center MicroGrants
The Nashman Center MicroGrants provide up to $500 in funding to support GW undergraduate and graduate students in their community service initiatives within the District of Columbia and surrounding areas. Open on a rolling basis, these funds are designed to help students cover essential costs that are not typically funded by Student Government, such as transportation, supplies, and project-related expenses.
Deadline: Rolling Deadlines, Apply Now!
>>Click the Application Link Here<<
Questions?
Contact us at [email protected]
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