Ignite Impact: Micro Grant Innovation Funding
The CEI Micro Grant Innovation Funding Program is designed to empower university students by providing financial support for innovative projects that drive positive change. Whether you have a groundbreaking research idea, a community service initiative or a creative project that needs a boost, this program offers the resources to turn your vision into reality.
With grants up to $500, the program encourages projects that demonstrate potential for impact, innovation and feasibility. Recipients gain not only funding but also access to mentorship, resources and a supportive network to help bring their projects to life.
Ideal for students across all disciplines, the Ignite Impact: Micro Grant Innovation Funding Program is your opportunity to experiment, innovate and contribute meaningfully to the university community and beyond. Whether you’re looking to explore new ideas, address pressing issues or collaborate on a cross-disciplinary project, this program can help you take the next step.
These awards are for student projects only and are to be utilized for materials, customer discovery, testing, pilots or any “next steps” for a student project.
In order to apply, students must show:
- Problem they are solving and the market need
- Outline of solution
- Clear demonstration of how funding will be used
Requirements
- Must be a full time student and in good academic and disciplinary standing
- Join 49er Foundry (Mentor check-In)
- Complete report upon grant use
- Project must fit into the scope of CEI
Application Guidelines
- Project Description (two paragraphs)
- Problem
- Solution
- Market Need
- Team & Mentors
- Milestones to Date
- Next Steps
- Budget, Use of Funds and Timeline (1 page)