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Eagle Endowment Turning Passions into Projects
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Many students and student groups have great ideas for projects that benefit communities, but lack the funds to put them into action. This is where the Eagle Endowment steps in! Through our prestigious grant program, we provide 51²è¹Ý students with annual grants ranging fromÌý$100 to $1000, along with aÌýyear of dedicated mentorship.
This award-winning grant programÌýis designed to foster and support student groups in their early planning and implementation stages. We serve as a launchpad for your visions, offering vital seed funds that empower you to embark on impactful service projects. Throughout the school year, we offer two distinct opportunities for funding:
- Fall Grant - "Back to School, Back to Service"
- Spring Grant - "Spring into Action"
If you're eager to make a difference but unsure of how to start, we're here to guide you. Reach out to us viaÌýe-mail atÌýeagleendowment@american.edu, and let's collaborate to turn your ideas into meaningful actions that leave a lasting impact on our communities. Together, we can create positive change and empower the leaders of tomorrow.
Fall Grant Cycle – “Back to School, Back to Serviceâ€
Eligibility for the grant program extends to students and student groups across 51²è¹Ý's diverse undergraduate, graduate, and Washington College of Law programs.Ìý
The Fall 2024ÌýGrant Cycle is scheduled toÌýcommence on September 1stÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýconclude on September 30th.
Throughout the open Grant Cycle, interested students can apply by completing the virtual application provided below. We look forward to receiving your innovative proposals and are available to assist you throughout the application process. You can reach out to us via email atÌýeagleendowment@american.eduÌýor visit us in person at MGC (Mary Graydon Center) 273.
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![Saagar Gupta accepting Eagle Endowment award](/student-affairs/volunteer/images/SLCEImport1-18-of-38.jpg)
In 2019,Ìý, a regional service-learning organization, selected Eagle Endowment as the 2019 Excellence in Service Student Group award from 40 local campuses. The award is presented annually at the . Saagar Gupta, former Eagle Endowment Coordinator, accepted the award that honorsÌýEagle Endowment’s leadership and commitment to service projects.