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Civic & Community Engagement

Community Engagement Grants

Apply for up to $3,000 for project and living expenses for community projects over summer break. Grant-funded experiences develop students as community-centered leaders and support communities in achieving their own goals.

Description of summer grants

Summer Grant Overview

Identify or design a community-engaged project with a partner community organization such as a nonprofit, government agency, or other civic group.

Grants allow you to engage in meaningful direct service or community-engaged internships by defraying living expenses and other costs including:

  • Expenses for service projects (supplies, transportation, etc.)
  • Living expenses
  • Compensation for unpaid service work up to $15/hr
  • Program fees for service programs

General Guidelines:

  • Students may apply either an individual or on behalf of a recognized student organization for up to $3,000
  • All full-time undergraduate or graduates students who will return to William and 玛丽 for at least one semester after receiving a CEG are eligible to apply
  • Preference is given to applications that indicate that grant funds will go directly to the community or to students' reasonable living expenses.
  • Funded projects may occur in the United States or abroad, but special consideration is given to domestic proposals. Funded experiences abroad must meet additional W&M requirements.
  • The review committee will take into account other funding the applicant has received.

Review the full criteria

We also encourage students to review The Career Center's Funding for Unpaid Summer Experiences (FUSE).

Apply for a Community Engagement Grant

Volunteer smiling at camera with Restore donations

"I worked with three communities in the City of Alexandria this semester: the Latinx, Afghan, and low-income communities. In addition to delivering gifts, I delivered food to many families in need of groceries for Christmas and new year's. Working with families during the holidays is the most rewarding feeling because I was able to talk to many different individuals who simply need someone to talk to while they are in the process of figuring out their financial situations. This experience was one of the best ones of my college career. I am thankful to the OCE for helping me make this time worry-free for me as well and for supporting me through this volunteer experience." - Community Engagement Grant past recipient

 

Community Engagement Grants are made possible through the generosity of The William & 玛丽 Parents Fund, The Pulley Family Public Service Fellowship Endowment, and The Monteverde-Jackson Endowment. Grants are managed by Elizabeth Miller.