The Community Action Fund for Equity & Sustainability Committee (CAFES) seeks to provide financial support to projects and programs advancing sustainability, equity, and social justice at Willamette University and in our community. CAFES funds are intended to support new or one-time projects and initiatives on campus. For long-term projects, our mission is to provide the resources necessary to get pilot programs off the ground so that they may grow and become a permanent part of the Willamette community.
When developing proposals, we require students to work closely with staff and/or faculty, especially if your project requires working with them or programs they support. Please reach out to the committee community-action-fund if you need help with developing your proposal. We always highly recommend meeting with our Proposal Consultant before submitting a grant.
Grant Proposal Form
Please use the following Google Form and follow all instructions when submitting your proposal. Incomplete proposals might not be considered.
Required Form:
- (Updated August 2024)
The 2024-2025 CAFES Proposal Form can be submitted at any time. The CAFES Committee reviews incoming proposals every Thursday during the following windows.
The committee will review proposals in order of submission and requires at least a week to review before making a funding decision. Therefore, proposals submitted less than a week before the final review date will not be processed until the next review window. Additionally, there may be some delay in proposal feedback if there is a large influx of submissions at one time.
Proposal Review Windows:
Fall 2024:
- Thursday, September 5th - Thursday, October 3rd
- Thursday, October 17th - Thursday, November 7th
Spring 2025:
- Thursday, January 23rd - Thursday, February 10th
- Thursday, March 6th - Thursday, April 3rd
Apply for Mini Grants!
CAFES Mini Grants are designed to fund up to $300 for small scale projects rooted in social justice, equity and sustainability. Please see the proposal form for more details about the application process.
Mini Grant Application Deadlines:
The Mini Grant deadline is rolling for the 2024-2025 academic year, and applications will be considered until Friday, April 18th at 11:59 PM. Please keep in mind the 2-week grace period for funding after applying for a mini grant.
If you have any questions, please contact community-action-fund and we will be happy to assist you in the process!
Mini Grant Required Form:
- (Updated August 2024)