Applications for the last round of funding for the 2009-2010 school year is February 10, 2010.
Learn more about the Civic Engagement Fund by attending one of our information sessions or see the application guidelines below.
The Tisch Civic Engagement Fund (CEF) is a university-wide initiative to make the values and skills of active citizenship a hallmark of a Tufts education. Open to undergraduate and graduate students from all of Tufts' schools, CEF contributes to the Tisch mission by providing financial support to students independently engaged in active citizenship work. Through the Civic Engagement Fund, students and student groups can apply to receive advising and seed funding for innovative projects with an active citizenship theme. CEF attracts students who are passionate and committed to unique projects that otherwise would not be possible.
A Tufts undergraduate or graduate student can receive up to $500 in funding. Tufts student organizations or groups can receive up to $1000 in funding. The money is intended to offer compensation for time and/or cover project expenses. Students must demonstrate a plan to seek other funds or in-kind donations.
Read about past fund recipients
Goals of the Civic Engagement Fund
- Expand and support active citizenship across Tufts
- Encourage new ideas from Tufts students to create positive change
- Encourage existing Tufts student groups and organizations to integrate active citizenship into their activities
- Support community identified needs through increased student participation
Apply Guidelines
- Download the Civic Engagement 2009-2010 application.
- Submit your application by email to TischCollegeSubmissions@tufts.edu.
- Bring 3 identical copies of completed applications to Tisch College reception desk located in Lincoln Filene Hall or mail them to: Mindy Nierenberg, Tisch College, Lincoln Filene Hall, Medford Campus.
For more information
Contact Mindy R. Nierenberg at Mindy.Nierenberg@tufts.edu or 617.627-4159.
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Stephanie Coplan, Philosophy, '09, started a program giving students at the West Somerville Neighborhood School an opportunity to delve into the performing arts while learning about history and geography.