Grad Student Opportunity for Community Service and Learning Grant

Purdue’s Office of Engagement provides grants to graduate and undergraduate students or student organizations for work on community service-learning projects. This program’s goal is to expand the community involvement of Purdue students in partnership with communities, nonprofit agencies, schools, and governmental bodies.

Both the application and guidelines for the Student Grant Program for Community Service/Service Learning Projects can be found at the following URL: slg.engagement.purdue.edu

The University will fund projects/services that encourage students to become involved in community life by assisting in solving problems or providing a service while utilizing their education and expertise. The program is intended to give students an opportunity to expand their learning environment. Grant amounts range from $100 to $500 for an individual or a maximum of $1,500 for a team or organization.

You are encouraged to share this information with students and student organizations who may be interested in applying for the grant. Fall 2020 deadlines are as follows:

Early Submission Deadline: September 24, 2020
Deadline: October 8, 2020
After October 8, 2020: Review on a Rolling Basis
Student Notification: No Later than October 29, 2020

Inquiries may be directed to Lisa Duncan, Purdue Office of Engagement at 49-40899 or llduncan@purdue.edu.