Cardinal Course Grants
Cardinal Course Grants support Stanford instructors’ community-engaged courses, funding student projects and community partnerships to connect academic learning with social and environmental challenges.
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Funder: Stanford University
Due Dates: November 11, 2026 (Winter) | February 17, 2027 (Spring) | May 12, 2027 (Summer) | June 23, 2027 (Sophomore College)
Funding Amounts: $0–$3,000 for community-engaged courses
Summary: Supports Stanford instructors’ community-engaged courses addressing social or environmental challenges through student projects and community partnerships.
Key Information: Awardees must survey students and community partners, submit course experience materials, and complete a financial report.
Description
Cardinal Course Grants support community-engaged teaching at Stanford University through the Haas Center for Public Service. The grants are part of Cardinal Service, a university-wide initiative to make service a distinctive feature of a Stanford education. Cardinal Courses connect academic learning with community projects and partnerships addressing social problems, societal needs, or environmental challenges.
The program prioritizes reciprocal benefits for students, faculty, and community partners, integrating course objectives with community-based experiences. Courses should provide opportunities to critically examine public issues and embody Stanford’s Principles of Ethical and Effective Service. Alongside funding, the Haas Center offers advising and course design support, including help developing new courses, redesigning existing courses, building community partnerships, integrating reflection, and navigating logistics.
