Toggle navigation OverviewCommunity Service Project FundCommunity Service Project Fund FAQsApply for FundingQuestions/Contact The NSLC is proud to partner with NASSP to help jumpstart students’ service projects.Announcing the NSLC Community Service Project FundAt the NSLC, we believe leaders are powerful agents for change. That’s why we’re excited to announce the creation of a special fund to provide students with seed money for service projects in their communities. Grants from the fund are available to NHS, NJHS, and National Student Council chapters.Community Service Project Fund FAQsWho may apply for the grant?All National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, and National Student Council affiliates, both domestic and international, are eligible to apply for this grant. Each affiliate should only submit one application per calendar year.What sort of projects are eligible for the grant?The sky’s the limit in terms of your project. The NSLC and NHS both believe in the value of setting lofty goals and encourage you to pursue projects that will create the greatest good for your community. The project should be local enough that your chapter members can participate in the implementation of the initiative.What is the range of dollar amounts available for each grant?Awards will range from $500 to $2500 and will be awarded based on the merit of the application. We encourage chapters to apply for only what they need to complete the project so that as many awards as possible can be distributed.Can we apply for partial funds?Yes, if you have a large project and plan to request funds from multiple sources, you can request an amount that does not cover your entire anticipated project.When are applications due and when are awards distributed?This fund will have three separate application and dispersal periods throughout the year. The dates are as follows:1st Grant PeriodDue Date Applications Open January 15, 2023 Applications Closed February 25, 2023 Awards Dispersed March 15, 2023 Community Service Project to be completed by June 1, 2023 Project summary due to the NSLC July 1, 20232nd Grant PeriodDue Date Applications Open March 16, 2023 Applications Closed April 30, 2023 Awards Dispersed May 15, 2023 Community Service Project to be completed by August 1, 2023 Project summary due to the NSLC September 1, 20233rd Grant PeriodDue Date Applications Open August 1, 2023 Applications Closed September 1, 2023 Awards Dispersed September 15, 2023 Community Service Project to be completed by December 1, 2023 Project summary due to the NSLC January 1, 2024 What is required in the project summary?At the completion of your project, the NSLC would love to be able to see what wonderful work you have done in your community. You will need to provide the following within 30 days of completing your project:List of participants, including chapter/council members involved, other volunteers from your school, community members, etc.Total number of estimated service hours logged for the project by participantsBrief reflection piece on the success of your project3-5 minute video highlighting the project to be shared on social mediaLinks to any project photos and videos shared on school channels How detailed does the budget proposal need to be?A sample budget proposal is included in the online application. Click below to begin the application process.Apply for FundingClick here to apply onlineQuestions/ContactIf you have any questions about our Community Service Project Fund, please email us at communitygrants@nslcleaders.org.
