Bridging College with Community Grants

This initiative was developed to fund collaborative projects with the Michiana Community. Co-sponsored through Saint Mary’s Office for Civic and Social Engagement and the CWIL Community Connections program, this initiative links Saint Mary’s College with the Michiana community in a way that demonstrates mutual benefits and collaboration.

Essential Elements of the Grant

• Be a collaborative program including all three partners in development and implementation:
  1. a faculty and/or staff member
  2. a student
  3. a community member and/or organization
• Meet criteria for CWIL funding with a particular emphasis on the intercultural element
• Clearly defined benefits, goals, and description of assigned roles and tasks
• Achievable goals within one academic year
• A budget that includes costs to the organization
• Documentation of the project
• Students should be involved in planning and implementation

   

   

  Additional Information

  Bridging Grant Summary Report 2004-2005 (pdf)

  Bridging Grant PowerPoint Presentation