Opportunities through CSECP

GEDI friends,

I know I shared one of these with you already, but I wanted to share all three of our grant programs (social entrepreneurship, a student organizations program, and conference travel) now that they are all live. See you in a bit!

take care,
jake

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Conference Travel Funds Program

Will you be presenting at a conference and need funding for travel and registration? CSECP's Conference Travel Funds Program is now available to students presenting at conferences or professional meetings on research that promotes civic engagement. We wish to fund applicants who have incorporated engagement into their academic and personal pursuits. Two cycles will be awarded, Fall and Spring.

*The application deadline for Fall Cycle is October 21st

If you would like more information on the grant and application process, please see the attached announcement or you can find it here: http://tinyurl.com/travelfundsannouncement

The online grant application can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/ConferenceTravelFundsProgram

If you have any questions about developing your application or the grant process, please contact Jake Grohs, CSECP, at jrgrohs vt.edu.

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Organization Funds Program

Are you part of a student organization looking for funds to complete a project or event? Will your project create an impact on the community and fulfill the university mission of "Ut Prosim"? The Organization Funds Program is now available to registered student organizations who wish to complete a project or event that impacts the community and is service-oriented. Your organization could be awarded up to $1000 to make the project/event a reality.

It is simple to apply! Read the attached announcement for more information and details about applying or click here: http://tinyurl.com/OrganizationFundsAnnouncement

To apply, fill out the online application, found here:http://tinyurl.com/OrganizationFundsProgram11-12

APPLICATIONS FOR FALL CYCLE ARE DUE OCTOBER 14TH, 2011

If you feel like you still need some help honing your ideas or have logistical questions, please feel free to contact Jake Grohs, CSECP, at jrgrohs vt.edu.

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SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR STUDENT GRANT

Do you have a unique idea that could help improve your community? Do you want to work with a community organization to create a lasting impact? The Social Entrepreneur grant is now available to help you do this. This grant can provide seed money for students who have a creative project or idea in mind to address a specific need in their community. You could be awarded up to $1000 to start your project! A cycle will be offered in fall and spring for this program.

It is simple to apply! Read the attached announcement (or view it here: http://tinyurl.com/SESGPFallAnnouncement for a more detailed description of the program and the requirements.

The application can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/SESGP-Fall2011

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR FALL CYCLE IS OCTOBER 10TH

If you could use some help developing your ideas, recruiting community partners or a faculty advisor, tying the project into your academic pursuits, etc., please feel free to contact Jake Grohs at CSECP by emailing jrgrohs vt.edu.

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Lauren Kennedy
Graduate Student
Human Nutrition, Foods, & Exercise
kennedy0 vt.edu