As part of its Campus Action Plan for Civic & Community Engagement initiative, Campus Compact announces that it is seeking 20 colleges and universities that are committed to deep, transformative change to develop Campus Action Plans through its pilot Innovation Cohort starting in June. Each institution selected to participate will form a planning and implementation team of six to ten campus and community members, with one to two team leaders. Teams will take part in a structured seven-month arc of support designed to guide the development and initial implementation of a Campus Action Plan.
This offering is an exciting pilot program that will provide critical input to Campus Compact’s CAP initiative as it continues to grow and develop. The experience is facilitated by Campus Compact CAP Fellows, a team of nationally recognized civic and community engagement experts. Participating institutions will benefit from a comprehensive suite of resources, including:
- Financial support: A $3,000 mini-grant to defray costs associated with CAP development and implementation
- Intensive training: Access to a cohort-specific in-person CAP Institute providing a dedicated space for foundational planning
- Ongoing guidance: Monthly virtual Cohort convenings led by CAP Fellows and occasional specialized webinars based on CAP-relevant topics
- Tailored technical assistance: Access to virtual coaching and technical assistance, available in both small group and one-on-one formats
- Early access to resources: Cohort participants will receive early access to the latest CAP resources and tools via a closed-access shared resource drive
- Field leadership: This cohort and their efforts will provide critical input to Campus Compact’s CAP initiative as it continues to grow and develop.
Program timeline
Teams selected to participate in the CAP Innovation Cohort will need to plan on participating from June to December and providing a final CAP submission in January 2027. Dates and times are subject to change. Campus Compact will provide ample notice for any revisions in the timeline.
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Application priority deadline . . . May 11
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Selection notifications . . . May 13-July 10
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Mini-grants distributed . . . June 16-July 13
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Virtual orientation (must attend one session) . . . June 16 & July 14
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In-person institute (must attend) . . . August 11-12, Metropolitan State University
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Monthly convenings (must attend) . . . Sept. 8, Oct. 20, Nov. 17
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Virtual closing session (must attend) . . . December 8
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Plan submission deadline . . . January 15, 2027
How to apply
Teams may apply to participate in the CAP Pilot Innovation Cohort by completing our online application. The application requires information about your institution, team composition, and a letter of executive support. Preview the application questions as a pdf.
Application materials may take some time to gather, so be sure to start early! For priority access, please apply by May 11.
Questions?
For more information about this pilot Innovation Cohort or the CAP initiative, please contact [email protected].