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Request for Funds to Support Service-Learning

Funding in the form of a one-time supplies & services transfer of funds is available to faculty teaching designated service-learning courses. The purpose of these funds is to help faculty establish reciprocal partnerships in the community, cover start-up expenses for ongoing projects, or defray any cost associated with implementing a service-learning project. Faculty may request funds using the Service-Learning Funding Request Form.

Funding Requests

Funding requests for the completion of a service-learning project will be accepted, reviewed, and fulfilled on a rolling basis by the Service-Learning Advisory Committee beginning in September and ending in April. Twenty awards can be granted for projects taking place during the academic year. Applicants can expect to receive a response within two weeks of submission.

Grants may be used to pay or reimburse project expenses incurred between July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026.

Selection Criteria

The following criteria will be used to award funding requests from faculty for the completion of a service-learning project.

  • The availability of alternative funding sources
  • The description of how funds will be used clearly demonstrates that funds are needed to successfully implement the service-learning project
  • Preference will be granted to new service-learning projects
  • Preference will be granted to proposals to use funds for the direct benefit of the community partner or a population in need
  • Grant awards will not exceed $250; partial grants may be awarded as needed to conserve available funds
  • A faculty member may only receive one service-learning grant per year, except when excess funds are available

Award Requirements

  • At the end of the service-learning project, please send a report and photos (if available) to the Director of Service-Learning
  • Funds must be used to complete the activity for which they are requested during the semester in which they are requested; any unused funds must be returned
  • Funds used must conform to the guidelines for the use of state funds

You may also want to consider applying for ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Foundation Faculty Grants. Preference is given to programs that encourage campus and community involvement.