Projects for Peace Summer 2012 Grant

Meet Kathryn Davis's challenge, and your project could receive $10,000.

Kathryn Wasserman Davis turned 100 in February of 2007, and she decided to donate $1 million to American undergraduate students so that their grassroots summer projects could spread a mindset of peace throughout the United States and the world. This year, Dr. Davis has again committed $1 million for use this summer, and you can apply for part of this money!

To be eligible:

• Applicants should be a current undergraduate student (or group of students) at Gettysburg College.
• All projects MUST be completed during the summer of 2012.
• Graduating seniors ARE eligible if they plan to complete their projects during the summer of 2012.
• It is up to interested students to define what a "project for peace" might be. We hope to encourage creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Projects may be undertaken anywhere and as grassroots as desired, including in the U.S.
• Davis funding will be limited to $10,000, but projects can apply for and receive funding from other organizations in addition to their Davis funding.

To apply:

• A student (or group of Gettysburg College students) must prepare a written statement that describes the project (who, what, where, how), including expected outcomes and prospects for future impact (not to exceed two pages) as well as a budget (one separate page).
• Proposals should include pre-approval of all parties and organizations involved in the project.
• The two-page proposal and one-page budget should be submitted via email to thoff@gettysburg.edu by January 16, 2012 at 4pm.
• All communication about applications and proposed projects should be directed to Gretchen Natter (gnatter@gettysburg.edu).