Regional and National Community-based Learning Grant Opportunities

The following organizations consistently offer a variety of grant opportunites covering a broad spectrum of service areas. Please visit a specific organization's website for detailed information on grants currently offered:

National Service Learning Clearinghouse - The Learn and Serve America National Service-Learning Clearinghouse (NSLC) supports the service-learning community in higher education, kindergarten through grade twelve, community-based initiatives and tribal programs, as well as all others interested in strengthening schools and communities using service-learning techniques and methodologies. The Clearinghouse stands ready to assist with materials, references, referrals, and information. The Clearinghouse also maintains this website and an ever-growing library collection that is available to Learn and Serve America grantees.

National Campus Compact - Campus Compact is a national coalition of more than 900 college and university presidents committed to the civic purposes of higher education. To support this civic mission, Campus Compact promotes community service that develops students' citizenship skills and values, encourages partnerships between campuses and communities, and assists faculty who seek to integrate public and community engagement into their teaching and research.

Oregon Campus Compact - Oregon Campus Compact is a coalition of 11 institutions of higher education whose member presidents are committed to the civic purposes of higher education. Oregon Campus Compact is a state affiliate chapter of Campus Compact. ORCC promotes community service that develops student citizenship, encourages campus-community partnerships, and assists faculty who seek to integrate service-learning and civic education into their teaching and research.

Corporation for National and Community Service - The Corporation’s mission is to provide opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to engage in service that addresses the nation’s educational, public safety, environmental, and other human needs to achieve direct and demonstrable results and to encourage all Americans to engage in such service. In doing so, the Corporation will foster civic responsibility, strengthen the ties that bind us together as a people, and provide educational opportunity for those who make a substantial commitment to service.