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.
Summer Grant OverviewIdentify 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:
General Guidelines:
We also encourage students to review The Career Center's Funding for Unpaid Summer Experiences (FUSE). |
Apply for a Community Engagement Grant
"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 & Mary Parents Fund, The Pulley Family Public Service Fellowship Endowment, and The Monteverde-Jackson Endowment. Grants are managed by Elizabeth Miller.