Common Ground Grant Application

Did you complete a letter of intent? *

Yes

This is a requirement for the grant. Please complete our online Letter of Intent form before submitting your application.

Did you complete a proposal review meeting? *

Yes

This is a requirement for the grant. Please contact engagedemocracy@wustl.edu to schedule a proposal review meeting with a Common Ground Grant Committee Member before submitting your application.

First Name *

Last Name *

Preferred Name

Student ID or Employee ID *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Affiliation with WashU *

Academic Status

Academic Level

School

Department

Course Number

Project Title *

Main Contact *

Amount Requested *

Describe the purpose of and rationale for the project: *

Explain how you will be addressing polarization and fostering civic dialogue at Washington University and in the St. Louis community.

Describe the project's fit with the mission and goals of the Gephardt Institute: *

View our mission and goals: https://gephardtinstitute.wustl.edu/about/

Describe your goals, anticipated outcomes, and subsequent action steps: *

Focus on the strategies you will be implementing to address, repair, and prevent polarization.

Community Organization(s)/partner(s) involved in the project: *

These are non-Washu local community members. Please include their organization name as well as the name and title of your primary contact person.

Describe relevant relationship with the community: *

Include target audiences, both outside and within the WashU community.

Project Timeline: *

Include preliminary planning, implementation, and culmination. Projects must take place throughout the academic year. Student awardees must complete project prior to graduation.

Criteria for success and evaluation method: *

Describe why this experience is relevant to your civic, academic, or career goals. *

Are you working with any other on-campus offices, departments, or partners? *

If yes, who? Have you reached out to discuss your project/plans?

Provide a project synopsis (200 words or less) *

For showcasing purposes - will be featured on the CEF website or used in promotional material if grant is awarded. Please write in third person.

Letter of Support from Community Partner

Maximum upload size: 51.2MB

If applicable.

Itemized Budget *

Maximum upload size: 51.2MB

Please download and complete the Common Ground Grant Budget Template.

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