Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW) is excited to offer the Project Grants Program for the 12th year in a row. These grants support your chapter’s projects which require funding for proper execution. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis until the date specified below. Funds may be used anytime during the 2025 year.
Project Grants Cycle: CLOSED. Spring cycle opens April 1, 2025.
ESW Rose Hulman plans to use small project grant funding to transform their community garden compost bins.
Overview
Project Grants are intended for ESW-led projects in the research and conceptual or design and implementation phase as well as K-12 outreach events. Collaborative projects with a community partner are encouraged; however, these projects must be led by an ESW Chapter. No subaward grants are allowed.
See Submission Guidelines for details on how to apply.
Click to View: Slides from Project Grants Informational Webinar
Timeline:
- ESW Chapters in Good Standing can submit a proposal anytime from now until December 19th using the link in the Submission Process section.
- Proposals are reviewed within 2 weeks from submission.
- Notification of the award is sent within 1 week of the award.
- Funds must be used by December 31st.
- All awardees submit a Project Impact Report by June 30th and a final report by December 31th or whenever project is completed (whichever is sooner).
Eligibility
Your Chapter must be eligible to apply for Project Grants. Eligibility includes the following:
- The Chapter is in Good Standing without outstanding dues.
- The Chapter has an active bank account with their university office or department.
- The Chapter has an active e-board/officers.
- The Project Team is committed to submitting Project Reports on time.
Submission Process
Please submit your full proposal using the Google Form available using this link: https://forms.gle/LqcHuKUwyswbr9o46. Your proposal will be reviewed within two weeks from the time of submission. Funding is based on high financial need and the availability of funding. You can request between $200-$1,000. ESW reserves the right to award partial funding.
Contact Information and Questions
Please get in touch with Sohn Cook at [email protected] for any questions or additional information.
Past Project Grants Awardees
Check out our past Project Grants recipients from over the years using this link here: https://bit.ly/3SLNCVU