Attention students and student groups looking for funding for a project or event that addresses a social issue.

Look no further and consider applying to the Tisch Fund for Civic Engagement! Undergraduate & graduate students are eligible to apply for up to $1000 in funding from Tisch College. Funding may be used to cover supplies, speaker honorariums, and other project expenses. For more details, please visit Tisch’s webpage. The first Fall deadline is October 17.

Please let Nancy Marks know if you are applying for funds.

The Tisch Fund for Civic Engagement aims to fund innovative initiatives and events that have a clear connection to civic life. We especially seek proposals that:

• Demonstrate innovation and creativity in addressing issues affecting civic life including but not limited to promoting diversity and equity, education, political participation, environment and food justice, technology and other societal issues.
• Include adequate training and/or preparation for stakeholders (including Tufts students) involved.
• Seek to apply what is learned in the classroom, bring theory to practice.
• Build connections across disciplines and fields.