The Center for Civic Engagement provides grants and seed funding to support service and social action throughout the United States and abroad.

Examples of funded projects include an internship with an urban garden focused on food justice, medical mission work in the Dominican Republic, and a summer-long service experience with an orphanage in Bolivia.

If you want to extend your opportunities for service further, consider applying for a grant to fund your next service project. There are a variety of grants available to fund student service projects.

Available Grants


Kathryn W. Davis Projects for Peace Grant

Spring Only, final due date Monday, January 22, 2024 at 8 a.m.

Students or groups of students can apply for a $10,000 grant to support projects that promote peace and address the root causes of conflict among parties (projects undertaken during summer 2023). Projects for Peace encourages student initiative, innovation, and entrepreneurship focusing on conflict prevention, resolution, or reconciliation.

Application Details

The application includes two parts (A) a proposal narrative and (B) a budget must be submitted by Monday, January 22, 2024, at 8 a.m.

Part A. Proposal Narrative (2 pages single spaced):

Please use this narrative proposal template that includes specifics on the font, spacing, header, and questions to guide your writing. Proposal narratives should:

  • Describe the project (who, what, where, how) including expected outcomes and prospects for future impact. 
  • Clearly demonstrate how the project will address root causes grounded in community needs/data.

Part B. Proposal Budget: 

Please use this required budget template that includes specific areas you should consider budgeting for to complete the project. Budgets should:

  • Cover how all $10,000 requested will be spent. 
  • Descriptions of categories where you will spend. I.e., if you flying and taking other forms of transportation please add in the "Notes" section what those forms of transportation will be and the expected expense. 
  • Update the rates as needed. i.e., food (weekly/ biweekly/ monthly).
  • A thoughtful, thorough, and well-researched budget helps us better understand how you will spend your grant. 

Review past grant recipient final reports


Leonard Fund

Spring Only:

The early due date is Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

The final due date is Sunday, March 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

Supported by Paul '62 and Judy Leonard, the Leonard Fund Grant supports students' summer service projects, community internships, service travel, or community project development. 


Ruth Pittard Fund for Love in Action

Spring Only:

The early due date is Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

The final due date is Sunday, March 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m

The Ruth Pittard Fund for Love In Action supports Davidson students pursuing meaningful summer experiences that honor Ruth’s values of collaboration, community building, participation, service, integrity, and love. The grant currently provides up to $5,000 in funds to support summer internships, projects, or experiences. Students who need funding to fulfill their dreams of helping others create a more humane world are encouraged to apply.

Watch Ruth Pittard's Message About The Fund


Robert T. Stone Fund

Spring Only:

The early due date is Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

The final due date is Sunday, March 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

Established in memory of Robert Stone, the Robert T. Stone Fund provides students with the opportunity to design environmental service projects that combine academic and personal interests.

Grant Applications

Unless otherwise specified, students interested in applying for summer grants should complete one common application (login required) for multiple funding sources. Applications for the spring 2024 grant cycle are due on a rolling basis in WildcatSync with an early due date for applications on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. and the final due date on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (as funds remain available). Please note that the Bonner Scholars Community Fund and Kathryn W. Davis Projects for Peace Grant follow separate application processes.

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