COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GRANTS (supported by the Arthur Crafts and Helen A. Papaioanou Funds) provide resources for students who design volunteer service projects or an academically-related community-engaged learning project and are intended to cover incidentals such as supplies, fees, or research expenses.  Awards are competitive, are granted without regard to financial need, and are available to students in all disciplines and classes. Funding up to $200 for qualified individuals is available, however transportation-related expenses CANNOT exceed $100. 

DEADLINE: Rolling (reviewed every week)
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CLICK HERE to view a sample budget.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Daphne Comeau (dcomeau@bates.edu)

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COMMUNITY-ENGAGED RESEARCH GRANTS support material costs related to promising research projects undertaken by Bates students in collaboration with local or statewide community partners. Community-engaged research (CER) combines collaborative inquiry, critical analysis, and social contribution/action. Its questions and methods are determined in consultation with community, and its results are shared in ways that optimize its usefulness to community. CER research grants are competitive, are granted without regard to financial need, and are available to students in all disciplines and classes, with preference given to projects likely to produce the most community benefit. Funding up to $500 for qualified projects is available. Applications are reviewed every two weeks.

DEADLINE: Rolling (reviewed every two weeks)
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Darby Ray (dray3@bates.edu)

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COMMUNITY LIAISON GRANTS provide funding and resources for student clubs and athletic teams interested in performing community-engaged work. Using an assets-based approach to the off-campus community, Community Liaisons develop activities, programs, and partnerships designed to encourage civic learning and action among their peers. Community Liaisons may apply for modest funding to support community-engaged activities. 

DEADLINE: Rolling: Submit your proposal at least one week prior to the scheduled activity. 
CLICK HERE for more information about this program.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Darby Ray (dray3@bates.edu)