The Engaged City Seed Grant Application

The Engaged City Seed Grant Application
Please be sure to read the entirety of the application details found here before submitting your application. The deadline for the first application cycle has been extended to Apr 15, 2026, 11:59 PM CST.
Personal Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Public Name/Nickname (if different)
Preferred Pronouns
Organization of Applicant (if applicable)
Email*
myname@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Name(s) of Co-Applicant(s) (if applicable)
Separate applicant names with commas.
Email Address(es) of Co-Applicant(s) (if applicable)
Separate applicant emails with commas.
Organization(s) of Co-Applicant(s) (if applicable)
Separate applicant organizations with commas.
YesNo
Describe any current or previous affiliation to Washington University in St. Louis (former fellow, alumni, staff, attended events, etc.)*

0/150
Proposal
Please enter the project title here.*
Who are you? Tell us about yourself and your team, if applicable.*

0/200
St. Louis CitySt. Louis CountyEast St. Louis / Illinois
North St. LouisSouth St. LouisWest St. LouisOther
Please elaborate.*
What part of the county is your cultural asset located?*
What part of Illinois is your cultural asset located?*
What cultural asset(s) are you identifying? A neighborhood, place, person, event, or community practice?*

0/150
What story, idea, or question is at its center?*

0/150
What project are you proposing? Please describe your idea and how you plan to use the seed grant funds to move it forward.*

0/300
How will you document and share this knowledge?*

0/150
Please provide a brief statement that explains the project's relevance to the broader Engaged City initiative. You may reference our website at theengagedcity.com. *

0/150
Please outline the top three specific outcomes you anticipate for this project and how they will contribute to the Engaged City's cultural asset mapping.*

0/300
Please provide a detailed timeline for the implementation of your project.*

0/200
What makes you and your collaborator(s) the right people to pull this off?*

0/150
Budget
What is the total estimated amount of funding you are requesting?*
The number may be anywhere from $1,000-$10,000.

Please enter and provide a clear breakdown of how the funds will be used. Please note that funds cannot support general operating expenses or overhead and administrative costs unrelated to the project. *

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Please provide a narrative description of the budget outlined above. Be as specific as possible.*

0/300
Supplemental Materials
Please upload at least one (1) letter of support, letter of recommendation, and/or letter of collaboration.*

You may upload more than one file.
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Please upload any additional supplemental materials, including a CV or resume for collaborators, here.

You may upload more than one file.
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If applicable, please provide a URL to a website, social media account, or other digital presence that demonstrates your past work.
Please verify that you are human.*
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The Engaged City Seed Grant Application

Personal Information

Proposal

Budget

Supplemental Materials