The Contribution Project Interest Form

The Contribution Project empowers young people (ages 14–25 living in the United States) by awarding $400 and support to accepted “Contributors” to pursue a meaningful contribution of their choice—whether in their communities, schools, or neighborhoods.

The Contribution Project is a partnership between the Purpose Commons and the Purpose Science and Innovation Exchange (PSiX), and includes a research study led by Cornell University. Together, we’re exploring an important question: Does making a meaningful contribution increase a young person’s sense of purpose?

The application steps are easy. Youth are asked to:

• Create an account
• Complete a short research consent form (youth under 18 will need a parent or guardian) and survey. Click here to read about the Cornell University-led research.
• Submit a four-question application

If accepted, youth must complete an agreement page and can choose to receive their award through direct deposit, Visa digital, or a physical gift card. We do not ask for a W9.

Check out the project criteria here and past Contributor projects here.

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Interested in sharing the Contribution Project with your community?
Complete the form below to join our mailing list for the upcoming Contribution Project cohort.

By joining, you’ll receive:

• Early notice when applications reopen, giving youth in your community extra time to prepare
• A set of marketing materials to help you spread the word
• Ad hoc support with recruitment efforts
• Opportunities to connect with researchers studying youth purpose

Let’s help young people bring their contributions to life. If you have any questions, please check out the FAQ on our website or reach out at hello@contributionproject.org.