Funding Opportunities
The Student Engagement Fund supports civic learning and action and is designed to catalyze projects and initiatives that align with community-identified needs.
Primarily intended for students to work in conjunction with a local community partner, this funding brings the UR campus to the community and the community to the campus.
There are several ways to utilize this funding, from student-led, on-campus projects to broader actions in the Richmond community. A small portion of the Student Engagement Fund is also available to support student learning at conferences or conventions if the content can be tied back to supporting community-engaged work in our local region. Be it a community-engaged project or an experience focused on supporting a student’s understanding of civic engagement, all funding awards should align with the CCE’s Mission and Values.
In summary, appropriate use of this funding falls into three broad categories:
Community Programs
Student initiatives or projects enacted in conjunction with a local nonprofit
Past examples include:
- weekly STEM lessons in a local school.
- DIY hygiene kits donated to a local organization working with people experiencing homelessness.
Student Programs
Support for student-led projects or programs that align with CCE’s Mission and Values
Past examples include:
- a student exhibition highlighting their experiences abroad and the importance of community care.
- student interviews of LGBTQ+ Richmonders who lived through the AIDS crisis and an exhibition of their portraits and experiences.
Trainings
Assistance with attending conferences or workshops with learning goals integrated into a local experience
Past examples include:
- a student presenting their research with UR’s Race & Racism Project at a local conference.
- a student presenting at the American Association of Colleges & Universities Diversity Conference connected to an equity initiative in Richmond.