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Find similar grantsPolitical Engagement Fund is sponsored by Jewett Center for Community Partnerships, Wesleyan University. Provides grants to support student-led political engagement projects during Spring and Summer 2026.
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Political Engagement Fund, Jewett Center for Community Partnerships - Wesleyan University Jewett Center for Community Partnerships 222 Church Street, 3rd Floor Spring & Summer 2026 Political Engagement Fund grant cycles now open: Apply today! Wesleyan University has a long history of supporting student civic engagement and recognizes this moment’s unique opportunity for liberal learning through engagement with the public sphere.
We are pleased to welcome applications for two Political Engagement Fund cycles: Supports proposals taking place in Spring 2026 Due Sunday, February 15 (11:59pm) Spring 2026 Political Engagement Fund application Supports proposals taking place in Summer 2026 Due Sunday, April 5 (11:59pm) Summer 2026 Political Engagement Fund application The Political Engagement Fund (PEF) offers funding support to students interested in engaging in the electoral process.
Wesleyan undergraduate students can apply to the fund for project support in one of the following areas: Local or national campaigns See examples of previously funded projects at our Engage Blog and in the Wesleyan Connection ! Fall, Winter, and Spring cycle Political Engagement Fund awards are capped at $500 per cycle per applicant, for a maximum of $1,500 for the academic year.
Summer cycle PEF awards are capped at $5,000 per applicant. PEF grants provide funding to help alleviate costs in the following areas: Food Expenses (related to engagement) Travel Expenses: Airfare, Train Tickets, Bus Fare/Tickets, Subway/Metro Fare, Mileage (72.
5 cents per mile) Program Expenses: Tuition (non-Wesleyan), Conference Fees, Supplies (i.e. notebooks, books, pens) Political Engagement Fund grants may not be used for any of the following: Payment/wages to applicant Personal expenses deemed non essential to the project Other discretionary expenses deemed unrelated to the proposed project Tuition at Wesleyan University Purchasing or leasing a vehicle Equipment that will be retained by student or host organization (i.e. cameras, lighting equipment, laptops, etc.) All applicants are required to submit a budget sheet, detailing the funding request.
All items included in your budget must be directly related to your proposal. An amount may be awarded to you equal to or less than your request based on the information you provide and available funds.
Additional Political Engagement Fund requirements Award recipients are required to: Enroll in CSPL 494 (Elections Internship) Share their experience at select Allbritton Center events Spring 2026 application cycle Submission deadline: Sunday, February 15 (11:59pm) Decisions announced: Friday, February 27 Orientation: Wednesday, March 4 (tentative, subject to change) Summer 2026 application cycle Submission deadline: Sunday, April 5 (11:59pm) Decisions announced: Friday, April 24 Orientation: Friday, May 1 (tentative, subject to change) How to access the Political Engagement Fund application The application is hosted on Submittable, a social impact platform being used by Wesleyan's Gordon Career Center.
Apply for the Spring cycle here . Apply for the Summer cycle here . For more information, read through the PEF application and refer to our F requently Asked Questions (FAQ) .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Wesleyan University students. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500 (Spring); Up to $5,000 (Summer). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Political Engagement Fund is funded by Jewett Center for Community Partnerships, Wesleyan University. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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