2026-27 Stanford Associates Grant Program
ForecastedInternal — Stanford University only
2026-27 Stanford Associates Grant Program supports Stanford staff and faculty with new campus projects that create distinctive ways for alumni to engage as volunteers and participants.
Funder: Stanford University
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Grant Proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1–$10,000 in one-time or seed funding; typically one year to spend funds
Summary: Supports new campus projects that engage Stanford alumni as volunteers and participants in distinctive, innovative ways.
Key Information: Open to Stanford staff and faculty from all campus departments.
Description
The Stanford Associates Grant Program provides one-time or seed funding for new campus projects that uniquely engage Stanford alumni as volunteers and participants. The Stanford Alumni Association administers the program on behalf of the Stanford Associates Board of Governors, which selects grant recipients. Alumni involvement is the program’s central purpose, with priority given to unique or impactful projects that create new ways for alumni to participate.
The program prioritizes projects needing support because budgeted funds are unavailable. It supports discrete, one-time efforts as well as projects with potential to grow into ongoing programs. Listed areas include research, conferences and speakers, career development, international activities, student engagement, and community engagement, all centered on meaningful alumni participation.
