Mini-Grants
This mini-grant program is for student initiatives involving community action.
How It Works
The Center for Community Engagement funds independent activities and/or projects that are not otherwise fully funded by another department or student organization.
Specifically, funded mini-grant initiatives should contribute to the public good, directly collaborate with a community-based (off-campus) organization or population, and support the following learning outcomes:
- Strengthening students’ civic identity.
- Cultivating students’ civic knowledge.
- Building students’ civic skills.
Typical grants range from $25-$500.
Eligibility
Funds are only available during the academic year (fall, spring, and J-Term semesters).
Funding is available to current, returning undergraduates. Graduating seniors are not eligible to apply for funding for activities that occur after graduation.
Funding does not support tuition for for-credit courses or workshops leading to certification, or activities that do not extend beyond Middlebury College students/faculty.
Grantees agree to complete a reflection on their funded experience within two weeks of completion of the project.
Application
To apply for funding, please complete the following form:
Applications should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the date of the proposed activity or project to CCE Director, Kailee Brickner-McDonald at kbricknermcdonald@middlebury.edu.
Please note: Mini-grant funding is not available for summer initiatives. For international or intercultural internships and service work over J-Term and summer, please apply for Cross-Cultural Community Engagement Fund Grants.
Past Funded Projects
Past mini-grant awards have included funding for transportation, project supplies, postage, film screening rights, and other expenses for collaboration.