Quick Fix Grant

CWS “Quick Fix” Grants provide small amounts of funding to support short-term student projects that could not be anticipated far enough in advance to be covered by SOFC funding or the Katharine Timberman Wright Awards.

Grants will be awarded throughout first and second semester to support student community service projects.

Note: Wellesley students, faculty, and staff seeking seed money to hold a fundraiser or otherwise engage in crisis response efforts should apply for funding through our "Quick Fix" program. The deadlines on the CWS web site for the "Quick Fix" grants do not apply; we understand relief efforts are ongoing and so applications will be evaluated as they are received if designated as "Wellesley's Response".

Examples of projects funded by CWS Quick Fix Grant:

• You need public transportation to get to a site of a community service project from Wellesley College or your home.
• You need supplies (art, craft, homework) for a project or program.
• Your student group would like to hold a fundraiser for an after-school program and need money for publicity.
• Your service group would like to hold a holiday party at the local homeless shelter and need money for the materials (office and art supplies, food, etc.).

Award: Up to $300 dollars for individuals and up to $600 for a group

Eligibility: All full time students and Davis Scholars currently enrolled in classes on the Wellesley College campus are eligible. No more than one grant per year will be awarded to a student and/or student group. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Awards will be made until all funds for the year have been allocated.

Limitations and exclusions: This money cannot be used for programs that are not directly involved in community service. Money cannot be transferred to another project and unused money must be returned to the fund. No applications will be considered for reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the time of the application. Students cannot use Quick-Fix Grants to make up for budgetary overruns in existing programs. The funds cannot be used to pay for academic conferences or programs. The funds can only be used for local transportation; quick fix grants do not cover airfare.

To apply for a CWS Quick Fix Grant, students should submit the following, in one word document via MyCWS.  For 2013, submit applications via MyCWS Schedule TBA.

• Name, Class Year, Banner ID, Wellesley Campus Mailbox number
• Name/address/website of organization
• A detailed budget
• Write one-two paragraphs describing the project and its goals; tell us about the population/organization this project will directly benefit.

Please note that Quick Fix Grant applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis and are due on the 1st of each month (or the nearest business day). Grants awarded throughout Fall and Spring semester. 

Note: Applications are considered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Not all applications will be funded.