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The Global Civic Engagement Student Advisory Board is a program at the Center for Leadership and Service funded by Wells Fargo to expand global awareness and community engagement by supporting student-led service projects. Students are encouraged to develop projects that address issues regarding any social issue such as: public police, education, the arts, environment, economic development, community beautification, health and many more. Selected project proposals may receive a mini-grant up to $1,000.

  • Projects will be due by the 5th of each month for consideration. Please allow 10-15 business days from the monthly due date for award notifications.  The final deadline for applications for the 2018-2019 year is April 4th, 2019 by 5pm.
  • The Global Civic Engagement Student Advisory Board is supported by the Center for Leadership & Service and the Office of Global Learning. In order to be eligible for funding, student projects must meet the following requirements:
    • Applicants must be enrolled as an FIU student during the period of the project.
    • Only volunteer projects are eligible.

To apply for a mini grant cycle, visit leadserve.fiu.edu and click Funding Opportunities.

For questions, contact Amanda McDole - Assistant Director in the Center for Leadership and Service - amcdole@fiu.edu or 305 348 6534.

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