Student Civic Engagement Grant
Application 2013
What is the Student Civic Engagement Grant?
The Student Civic Engagement Grant opportunity available through the Center of Community
Service provides financial and programmatic support to students and/or student organizations
engaging in mutually beneficial community partnerships
Civic engagement describes how an active citizen participates in the life of a community
in order to improve conditions for others or to help shape the community’s future.1
Goals of the Student Civic Engagement Grant:
 Support and address identified community needs.
 Encourage new and creative programs and/or projects from Northeastern University
students in partnership with our community to create positive change.
 Encourage existing Northeastern University students and student organizations to
integrate or expand civic engagement activities.
Who is eligible to apply for a Student Civic Engagement Grant?
Northeastern University undergraduate or graduate students and student organizations are
eligible to apply for funding. Students or groups can apply more than once for this grant,
however not for use within the same initiative.
This opportunity is not available to directly support the election of any political candidate.
Furthermore, this grant is not intended to satisfy an existing university requirement. However,
proposals that integrate civic engagement activities into a course or student organization that
prove personal interest or commitment beyond requirements are encouraged.
How much funding can applicants apply for?
An individual Northeastern University undergraduate or graduate student may apply for up to
$500 in funding. A Northeastern University recognized student organization may apply for up to
$1,000 in funding. Funds are intended to cover program/project expenses (such as speaker
fees, travel costs, supplies, food, etc…) and not intended for salary or other indirect costs.
Applicants are not guaranteed funding.
Budgets submitted as part of the grant application must account for the total amount requested.
Grant payments will be disbursed on either a reimbursement basis or payments may be made
on your behalf by the Center of Community Service. Requests for reimbursements or
purchases must be accompanied by all documentation required by Northeastern University.
Guidelines will be provided to grant recipients after their proposal has been accepted.
What types of proposals are funded?
There is no particular ‘type’ of proposal that will be favored in the selection process. Applicants
are encouraged to put forth a proposal that they are passionate about and committed to
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R. & Goggin, J. (2005). What Do We Mean By “Civic Engagement”? Journal of Transformative
Education, Vol. 3, Pg. 241. DOI: 10.1177/1541344605276792
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Application 2013
completing. Examples of initiatives that would be eligible might include hosting a panel of
experts on a specific issue or planning a special event or activities series in partnership with a
community partner.
All projects must be completed by May 1, 2013.
Particular consideration will be placed on the following for both individual and group
applications:
Applications that make a strong case for themselves would:
 Meet and address a demonstrated need identified by the community.
 Engage other Northeastern University students in the program or project.
 Demonstrate a plan to seek matching or other funds (if applicable).
 Involve the Boston neighborhoods of Fenway, Mission Hill, Roxbury, and the South End.
 Express reflection, thoughtfulness, and cultural understanding of the need.
 Show evidence of ability to be completed by May 1, 2013.
Applicants receiving a Student Civic Engagement Grant must satisfy the following
requirements:
 Submit a complete application and participate in an interview if requested.
 Attend a mandatory orientation meeting.
 Complete a final report on the program/project outcomes.
 Submit appropriate receipts and documentation for grant reimbursement or purchases
requested.
 Present outcomes at the Student Engagement Grant Luncheon Wednesday, April 10th
2013.
Examples of previous Civic Engagement Grant recipients:
Jumpstart for a Day
On April 1st, families from Jumpstart Northeastern’s partner preschools and volunteers from
Northeastern University congregated at City Year Headquarters for learning and fun the
Jumpstart way! JFAD is a community-wide event that aims to unite NU students, Jumpstart
program partners, and community members in supporting early childhood educational
opportunities for the children of Roxbury. Each family received a set of five books, community
resources from the Roxbury area, and plenty of food and fun. Over 50 volunteers from
Jumpstart and NU helped create a fun-filled environment for families and their children.
Peacemaker Projects
Peace through Play aims to support and sustain the full-time peace programs in three K-8
schools in Boston. The grant was used to enhance multiple Peacemaker Projects, to construct
and implement community-based service learning projects that benefit themselves and their
communities. Student volunteers worked with their classes to create dialogues about the needs
of the students' personal or school communities evaluated those needs and created creative
and practical solutions to whatever their classes chose to focus on. The Peacemaker Projects
empowered the students in the classes to be active members in their communities and the
added funds allow the projects to be more comprehensive.
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Instructions
 Applications are due by 5:00pm on Monday, January 25th 2013
 Hand deliver application to Center of Community Service, 716 Columbus Avenue, Suite
212, Columbus Place Building, Attn: Kristen Doggett
 Finalists will be contacted to arrange an interview
 Notification of funding decisions will be made by the end of January
 Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding
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Proposal Narrative
Please answer the following prompts in a total of 3-5 answering each question
separately. Attach this as a separate word document to your application.
1. Summary of your program/project including concrete desired outcomes.
2. Name and a brief description of the organization/sponsor you will partner with.
3. Explain the need your program/project will address. What community will you work with
and what connection do you have to that community?
4. What is your plan for exposing, involving, or inspiring other Northeastern University
students through your program/project?
5. Discuss your individual or organization’s personal, professional, and/or academic goals
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Action Plan
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Budget
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Letter of Support
All proposals must include a letter of support from the community organization with which you
will partner. If you are proposing to work with a particular school then the letter of support must
come from both the teacher or staff person and the school principal. Your application is
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Questions?
For further information, please contact:
Kristen Doggett
Director, Center of Community Service
716 Columbus Avenue
Suite 212, Columbus Place Building
617-373-7883
k.doggett@neu.edu
www.northeastern.edu/communityservice
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