Money TreeSOCIAL INNOVATION GRANT

The Entrepreneurial Grant program awards mini-grants of up to $500 for Social Innovation Projects. Do you have a new social change initiative idea?

If you are interested in applying, make an appointment with Kris Estenson - x3268.


Upcoming Proposal Deadline & Pitches:
Monday, November 16th
If selected to pitch your proposal, proposal pitches are Thursday, November 19th, 6:30-8:00PM
RHS 150

Upcoming Spring deadline TBA based on available funding.

Application Process:

  1. Create a Social Change Proposal.
  2. Upload the Social Innovation Grant Application and Resume to Ole Recruiting.
  3. Present a “3-Minute Pitch” to the grants committee.
  4. If selected, meet with Entrepreneurial Staff to further develop and implement the social change plan.

* Apply through OleRecruiting – by Monday, November 16th
1) Save your application and resume to a common location. 
2) Log into OleRecruiting.  Click on the Documents tab across the top of the screen.  Upload each of your documents. *Upload your application as a "Writing Sample"
3) Click on Employers (tab across top), enter St. Olaf College as a keyword, click on St. Olaf College, choose Available Positions, and click on Social Innovation Grant
4) Use the drop down buttons on the right side of the description to select your resume and application.  Then click on Submit.  If you have successfully applied, you will see “You have submitted an application for this position” written just under Application Status on the top right.

Assistance uploading
documents is available at the Center for Experiential Learning.