The National Geographic Society (NGS) has issued a request for proposals for projects to help learners develop capacities to learn about, care for, and take action to protect our world.

Through the RFP, NGS aims to support projects or research that enacts the future today, and aims to support projects that cultivate in learners of any age the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to take action in ways that benefit the planet and its people. Projects will be supported that advance knowledge about how to spark curiosity and inspire learners of all ages to care for and protect our world; pilot new, or scale proven, educational solutions; enable learners to acquire new knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes that help them care for and protect our world; and use interdisciplinary approaches. Proposals may contain one or both elements of the following:

Project: A pilot of a new learning solution, or scaling of a learning solution with some evidence of effectiveness, to a new geography or population of learners.

Research: Measurement of the effectiveness of educational innovations that develop learners of all ages’ skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to design a future for our planet that benefits people and nature.

Competitive proposals should describe the future that you are planning toward; educational projects or research that leverage novel approaches, with potential for scale and impact, and ideas that span disciplinary, political, geographic, or cultural boundaries; the community of learners you intend to reach; the learning solution intended to develop capabilities in learners; the skills, attitudes, and knowledge your project intends to cultivate in learners in order to design a future for our planet that leads to healthier outcomes for people and nature to live and thrive; and anticipated outcomes including the intended impact(s) on the learners in addition to any impact(s) on the environment, planet, or people.

Projects do not need to use technology in order to be competitive, but may use technology as a tool to achieve learning goals. All topics related to NGS focus areas—ocean, land, wildlife, human histories and cultures, planetary health, and space—encouraged and will be considered.

Funding may be awarded in either a Level I or Level II grant. Level I grants are designed for individuals who may be earlier in their career, those looking to establish themselves better in their field, or those who want to grow their network and enhance their impact by joining a global community of National Geographic Explorers. Level I project budgets may not exceed $20,000. Level II grants are designed for individuals who are more established in their field, have previously received a grant from the NGS, or are seeking a higher level of funding. Level II project budgets are on average $50,000 to $65,000 and may not exceed $100,000.

The opportunity is open to applicants over the age of 18. The lead applicant must show evidence of experience using education as part of a deliberate strategy to achieve goals, and experience implementing education programs for learners of any age (note: this may be in a classroom setting or any other formal or informal place of learning). Academic degrees and/or credentials are not required.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the National Geographic Society website.

Deadline: November 19, 2025

In 2024, fewer than one in four US youth felt like they belonged to a group that expresses itself politically, and 44 percent of young nonvoters were disinterested or disliked the candidates. In a moment where many adults of all ages are dissatisfied with politics, polarization, and American governmental institutions, the state of youth civic engagement is of particular importance. What does the next generation of voters understand about how they can engage civically? What do they believe about civic engagement? And how can educators and education policymakers support these young citizens better?

As civics educators, we believe it is essential that state policymakers understand the current state of youth civic engagement and recognize their critical role in creating the enabling conditions for increasing opportunities for young people to be engaged in civic life. We would argue that state policymakers must also directly engage with youth to help them develop civic skills.

What Surveys Reveal

Researchers have learned something about young voters’ behaviors and perceptions of their role as civic actors. The Center for Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at Tufts University is one of the richest sources of data on the state of youth voting and the attitudes of young voters. In their 2024 postelection poll of a nationally representative sample of young people ages 18 to 34, CIRCLE found that youth voter participation dropped sharply in 2024, from a high of 50 percent in 2020 to only 42 percent in the most recent presidential election. More than a third of young people reported that voting in 2024 was not important to them. The most common reason given was that they did not like any of the candidates.

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Like many cities, Philadelphia has seen an increase in investor purchases of homes. This has been shown to lead to increases in both rental and homeownership housing costs as apartments are rented at the highest rate the market will sustain, and single-family homes are less available for homebuyers. Investor-owned homes have also been correlated with higher rates of blight, code violations, and evictions, which harms both tenants and the broader community.

This Symposium will focus on what taking local control of land looks like in Philadelphia, what we can learn from other cities, and what to expect for the future given changes at the federal, state, and local level. We will also explore solutions that would increase local ownership of housing and preserve affordability. The Symposium will be 2-4:30 followed by a reception.

Learn more and register.

While a small number of additional priorities should emerge from the planning process, the strategic plan should, at minimum, address both sustainability—what strategies are most likely to lead to earned and contributed revenue that will allow Face to Face to grow its impact in perpetuity—and succession planning—ensuring continued impactful leadership if and when current leaders move on. Consultant(s) should plan to co-create additional strategic plan priorities as part of the process.

Proposal Submission Deadline: November 3, 2025

RFP for Strategic Planning Consultant.

The Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance provide leadership and expertise to West Chester University to advance its commitment to the principles of inclusivity, service, and academic excellence. Through programmatic and educational initiatives, collaborative partnerships, and outreach we cultivate an environment that welcomes all.

Under the direction of the Director of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, the Compliance and Database Coordinator is a liaison for OEOC and internal and external constituents. These campus partners include the Offices of Student Conduct; Residence Life; Health, Wellness and Identity; Department of Public Safety; Counseling Center; Human Resources; Employee and Labor Relations, and Registrar’s Office, police departments, and Crime Victims Center and investigators.  The Coordinator is responsible for administrative, logistical, and technical support for the intake and management of all reports related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.  This position is a highly confidential assignment requiring the utmost respect and privacy.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience working in higher education or community agency setting on incidents and issues of discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct; experience partnering community agencies and resources; expertise with Title IX, Clery, VAWA, Campus SAVE and FERPA; and the ability to work with confidentiality, sensitivity, autonomy and discretion; and independent decision making.

Learn more and apply.

Pennsylvania’s General Assembly still hasn’t passed the state budget, and nonprofits across the Commonwealth are struggling, especially amid the federal shutdown.

The Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) and 12 other mission-aligned networks have formed the Critical Services Coalition to respond. Together, they launched a shared survey and have been reporting real-time data to state leaders, including a joint letter to Governor Shapiro on September 22 and a press conference on October 2.

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Part of our team’s mission is to connect students and educators not only with global issues, but also with the journalists reporting on them. In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we are featuring several journalists who have reported on relevant topics who would love to visit your classroom!

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Want to learn more? Attend our virtual info session at 7 PM on Thursday, October 30. We’ll share an overview of how Impact100 fulfills its mission. You’ll hear why our members value:

• Pooling their resources to have greater impact;
• Learning about the regional nonprofit sector and its work; and
• Connecting with like-minded women who also want to give, learn, and socialize.

Register here.

Attend our Grant Applicant Information Session at noon on November 5! This lunchtime webinar will guide you through the funding process step by step, covering eligibility, funding priorities, and how to apply. Attendance at the webinar is optional and will not impact the review of your application. Since 2009, Impact100 Philadelphia has awarded over $5.4 million to 87 nonprofits in the Philadelphia region.

• New this year: organizations with fiscal sponsorship are now eligible to apply!
• Preferred organization budget range: $300,000 to $3,000,000. Organizations with an annual operating budget above $3.5 million will not be reviewed.
• Applicants must make a compelling case for why this is the pivotal moment in your organization’s journey for an Impact100 grant and be able to explain why a grant from Impact100 at this time would strengthen the organization’s ability to serve its community.
• Honoraria are provided for those organizations that are offered site visits.

Register here.

We will be joined by:

• Arun Prabhakaran, President of Urban Affairs Coalition and Chair of National Network of Fiscal Sponsors
• Lindsay Kijewski, Partner at SeaChange Capital Partners and Director of the NonProfit Repositioning Fund
• Samantha Audia, Business Development Director at Glenmede Endowment and Foundation Management

Date and Time: Monday, November 3, 6:45 PM

Location: Ludington Library, 5 S Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Free parking on-site. Public transportation nearby.

Register here.

Join us as we celebrate accomplishments, connect with peers, and strategize for future impact. Together, we aim to increase access to STEM careers and create accessible pathways for economic mobility for Philadelphians, leveraging the power of regional data. We look forward to seeing you for a day of celebration, networking, and idea generation.

Date and Time: Thursday, October 30, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Location: Franklin Institute, 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA

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If I have learned anything in my years supporting civic engagement efforts at the University of Mississippi, it’s this: we can all do something, and we’re foolish to do this alone. Partnerships are necessary to enhance and execute nonpartisan voter engagement on our campuses, and there are simple strategies you can employ to start building those invaluable relationships.

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In recognition, Monticello has launched the Declaration Book Club: a free three-part reading and discussion toolkit designed to help readers dive into the Declaration’s history, meaning, and evolving impact.

Interested in reading and reflecting with the Democracy House community through the book club?

Sign up here and get more details.

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) and the League of Women Voters (LWV) are excited to officially partner to help college campuses and local League chapters collaborate to empower student voters. After eight local League chapters were recognized in 2025 for their standout work as local partners to ALL IN participating campuses, we created this toolkit to help facilitate more collaboration across our two organizations in our shared goal of increasing nonpartisan civic participation on college campuses.

Local League leaders can use this guide to reach out to and collaborate with civic-minded campuses in their area, and/or find out if ALL IN partners with campuses they are already collaborating with.

ALL IN campus staff, faculty members, students, and nonpartisan voting coalitions can use this guide to learn about impactful ways to collaborate with local League chapters (Leagues) to support campus efforts.

Check out the toolkit.

Cass will share insights from the newly released 2025 Johns Hopkins National Survey of Gun Policy and lead a conversation on what Americans really think about gun violence prevention policies.

Register here.

Anticipated start date: January 2026

This position allows for more than 50% remote work. During the first month, the RAC will primarily work in person for onboarding and training. Occasional travel across Greater Philadelphia is required.

Learn more and apply.

Please join Justice Funders and CES (Center for Engaged Scholarship) on Wednesday, November 12, 1:00-2:30 PM for a webinar, Activists and the Academy: Bridging the Divide.

Panelists:

• Brian Callaci, Chief Economist, Open Markets Institute, where he researches and writes about market structure, antitrust law, and worker power.
• Daanika Gordon, Sociology, Tufts University, where she studies the criminal legal system, policing, and racial inequality
• Silas Grant, American Studies, University of New Mexico, whose work focuses on the impact of oil and gas extraction
• Tiana Wilson Africana Studies. University of Pittsburgh. where she studies Black women’s internationalism, social movements, and solidarity practices.

Moderator: Steve Dubb, NPQ and member, board of Center for Engaged Scholarship

In this webinar, among the topics explored will be the following:

• What are the synergies and the tensions between activism and the academy?
• How can activists negotiate the university and gain the support they need?
• How can scholars build connections with activists and avoid social isolation?
• How can movements find social justice-oriented academics to partner with?
• What can funders do to make this work easier?

Whether you’re a social movement activist, academic, foundation program officer, or engaged in community-based organizing, this webinar will provide you with real-life examples and lessons learned that can inform your work in your own community.

Register here.

***The application deadline has been extended to December 8th at 11:59pm ET and the participation fee has been lowered, down from $475 to $225.***

The Mid-Career Learning Community offers a unique cohort-based experience that is full of opportunities for collaboration, shared learning, and professional growth for mid-career community engagement professionals and community-engaged faculty.

Participants learn from leaders in the field, deepen problem-solving skills together, and receive individualized coaching that strengthens their capacity to lead change. At the conclusion of the program, participants gain a lasting professional network of peers committed to advancing civic and community engagement.

Mid-career is defined as faculty and community engagement professionals who have been in the field for over eight years and are not yet in a senior leadership position.

Applications close on November 17, 2025.

Learn more and apply.

Start your application today.

How can engaging learning communities in global health reporting bridge divides, surface solutions, and inspire action that improves health outcomes?

We are excited to announce the launch of our latest grant program for individuals and organizations serving K-12 students and/or educators to increase understanding of global health topics and explore the role the news media plays in the health ecosystem. If you have felt inspired by the work of our Teacher Fellow cohorts as they discovered creative and engaging ways to connect their students with global health stories, this opportunity just might be what you’re looking for.

This program consists of three main components: the initial proposal, a collaborative winter incubator, and project implementation. After proposing educational projects, accepted applicants will refine their project plans in a series of workshops and submit formal grant proposals to secure $1,500 grants to fund project implementation in spring 2026.

Proposed projects should engage Ode to Healthy Futures  OR one or more eligible news stories as a central resource. We welcome applications from people serving K-12 students and teachers in a wide range of contexts, including libraries, museums, community centers, schools, small businesses, and municipal programs. Proposed projects should serve at least 500 K-12 students and/or educators in the U.S. and U.S. territories, and we encourage applicants working with smaller groups to collaborate and apply as a multisite or multiorganizational project.

Ready to get started? Read the full program description to discover all the details about this exciting opportunity and to begin your application!

If you still have questions about this program after reading the description, you can respond to this newsletter or email us any time at education@pulitzercenter.org.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars—Applications are due Sunday, November 16, 2025, 11:59pm EST.

A new analysis by the Center on Poverty and Social Policy at Columbia University and the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, produced with the support of Share Our Strength, focuses on the potential of these credits and finds that local lawmakers could aid in significantly reducing child poverty with relatively modest investments in local Child Tax Credits. The study focuses on 14 cities (Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Oakland, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Seattle, and the District of Columbia).

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