Fiscal Leadership Lab
The Fiscal Leadership Lab by Campus Compact is a six-month program developing undergraduate leaders in fiscal policy, advocacy, and community organizing through hands-on research and national engagement.
Funder: Campus Compact
Due Dates: November 6, 2026: Application Deadline
Funding Amounts: All program expenses covered; $300+ travel stipends; all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C.; professional development certification
Summary: A six-month leadership program equipping undergraduate students with fiscal policy, advocacy, and community organizing skills through regional and national programming.
Key Information: No cost to participate; open to undergraduates in select metro areas; travel stipends and need-based support available.
Description
The Fiscal Leadership Lab, led by Campus Compact in partnership with the Up to Us Leadership Network and funded by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, is a six-month civic leadership program designed for undergraduate students interested in fiscal literacy, policy analysis, and advocacy. Participants join both regional in-person and national virtual programming, gaining hands-on experience in policy initiatives, leadership development, and community organizing. The program culminates in a national convening in Washington, D.C., and aims to empower students to play an active role in shaping policy at all levels.
