Community Engagement Impact Projects FY27
Internal — Stanford University only
Stanford University's Community Engagement Impact Projects FY27 grant funds collaborative research with community partners to address local needs in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
Funder: Stanford University
Due Dates: October 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 per project (one-time funding); potential extra $3,000 for Cardinal Course projects
Summary: Supports Stanford faculty and staff collaborating with community partners on projects addressing regional needs in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
Key Information: Must involve a community partner and align with Stanford’s mission of local engagement.
Description
This grant, administered by Stanford University’s Office of Community Engagement (OCE), funds faculty and staff-led projects co-created with community partners to address regional needs in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. The program emphasizes projects that build healthy communities, advance the goals of Stanford’s Community Engagement Hubs or departmental engagement, and demonstrate measurable impact. Priority is given to first-time applicants and projects that are time-bound, mission-driven, and foster deeper university-community connections.
