Announced on: Monday, April 13, 2026
The Office of Civic Engagement (OCE) invites proposals from community partners for partnership payments to support collaborative, civically- and community-engaged activities with Chico State. These payments are intended to support partnership work that aligns with OCE's mission and student engagement priorities.
Funding is designed to advance ongoing or upcoming collaborative activities between community partners and Chico State faculty, staff, and/or students. This opportunity is not a recognition award for past impact, but rather financial support for partnership work that strengthens community–campus engagement.
Funding Available
OCE will award two partnership payments of $500 each to support eligible partnership activities.
Funds must be used to support activities taking place between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026.
Eligibility
Applications must be submitted by a Chico State student, faculty member, staff member, or administrator.
All proposals must describe an existing or proposed collaboration with a community-based organization or community partner. The partnership payments are intended to support partnership activities carried out jointly by the Chico State applicant and the community partner.
Proposal Requirements
Proposals must be submitted via email to Ariane Bélanger-Vincent, Director of Civic Engagement (abelanger-vincent@csuchico.edu), no later than Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PDT.
Applications must include a one-page, single-spaced letter that:
• Describes the nature of the partnership and the proposed or ongoing activity to be supported;
• Explains how the activity aligns with OCE's civic and community engagement mission;
• Describes anticipated outcomes and impact on students and/or the community;
• If applicable, highlights how the partnership contributes to high-impact student experiences;
• Includes a brief description of how the partnership payments will be used.
• Note that a short report will need to be completed after the partnership payments are used.
Selection Process
Proposals will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of the Director of Civic Engagement, the Faculty Fellow for Voter Empowerment, the Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education and Academic Success, one staff representative, and one student representative.
Funding decisions will be based on alignment with OCE priorities, strength of the partnership, and anticipated impact.
Questions? Please contact Ariane Bélanger-Vincent at abelanger-vincent@csuchico.edu.