February 3, 2026

Other Local Events and Workshops

Philly Codefest High School Edition – Feb 28

Drexel University

Calling all high school students in and around Philadelphia! Drexel University’s College of Computing & Informatics (CCI) invites you to Philly Codefest: High School Edition, a one-day...

2026 High School Girls Engineering Mini-Camp, Widener University – Feb 21

Widener University

Hosted in partnership with the Society of Women Engineers, this is a fantastic opportunity to explore engineering through hands-on labs, meet current engineering students, and learn about future...

18th Annual Black History STEM Field Trip – Feb 26 & 27

Grand Hank Productions

We are thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to your school to participate in the 18th Mega Event for Learning, a one-of-a-kind experience designed for K-8 students in the Philadelphia School...

Prekindergarten–Fifth Grade Educator Workshop: Hands-On Environmental Science Activities – Feb 7

Stroud Water Research Center

Join us to explore strategies and activities that engage young learners with science and nature. We’ll discuss methods for integrating environmental education across prekindergarten through...

Philadelphia now has a dedicated Remake Learnings Days Region – May 1-23

Philadelphia Education Fund

Remake Learning Days (RLD), a celebration of innovative experiences and opportunities for youth to develop their sense of creativity, perseverance and curiosity, is taking place between May 1-23,...

Book a Featured K–12 School Tour at the Philadelphia Art Museum: STEAM

Philadelphia Art Museum

How is being an artist like being a scientist or a mathematician? Students on this tour will practice core Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) skills, studying objects in the...

Webinar: YESPhilly Trauma-Responsive Re-Engagement Model – Mar 10

PA Department of Education

YESPhilly’s Trauma-Responsive Re-Engagement Model is a holistic, healing-centered approach for out-of-school and underserved youth ages 16–21. Join the PA Department of Education along with...

Black History Month at The Free Library of Philadelphia – Resources & Events

Free Library of Philadelphia

February is Black History Month and the Free Library is proudly celebrating the culture, contributions, and heritage of the Black community. This Black History Month, the Free Library of Philadelphia...

Zoom Event: Clean Energy Co-op Information Session – Feb 3

The Clean Energy Co-op

The Clean Energy Co-op finances small and medium sized solar systems for nonprofits, municipal buildings and other co-ops. They meet a need that more conventional financial institutions will not...

Virtual Event: It Takes a Village: FAFSA + Taxes – Feb 17

Campus Philly

Join us virtually on Tuesday, February 17th at 6:00 PM, to learn about why your taxes are important to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Financial Aid). Experts will explain parts of the...

7th Annual Philadelphia Anchors for Growth and Equity (PAGE) Summit – Feb 26

Philadelphia Anchors for Growth and Equity

Join us for the 7th Annual Philadelphia Anchors for Growth and Equity (PAGE) Summit, presented by JP Morgan Chase, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, 3:00-7:00 PM. What to Expect Hear insights from...

Launch Your Future: Philly College Fair 2026 – Mar 26

Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable

The Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable, in collaboration with The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center Philadelphia, is pleased to share an early notification about an upcoming city wide college...

Virtual Workshop: The Leadership Code: Managing and Motivating Across Generations – Mar 6

Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research

This interactive workshop is designed to equip social sector leaders with the skills and understanding necessary to lead effectively in a cross-generational workplace. Participants will explore...

New Resources

Common Cause: Students for academic freedom

Campus Compact

Both in and out of the classroom, students are learning by doing. Students who are engaged in their communities and in our democracy are building the skills they need to lead with purpose, strengthen...

The State of STEM in Higher Education

Science Interactive

STEM labs are at a turning point. As on-campus enrollment plateaus and online demand accelerates, the line between physical and virtual learning has all but disappeared. Institutions aren’t asking...

Making the Case for Equitable Housing

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Over the past few decades, three major narrative movements have emerged to shape the housing debate: Housing for All, Housing Justice, and Housing Abundance. Each has distinct origins, strategies,...

Helping My Community Learn Why Local Elections Matter

Forbes

The disconnect between low voter turnout and the major impact of local elections inspired Manuela Bulgaro, student and President of the Criminal Justice Club at Raritan Valley Community College, to...

Voter Participation And Registration: Making Voting Easier

Forbes

How can we make voting easier for young people? Travis Catt, Professor at Eastern Arizona College and ALL IN Awards Standout Faculty Member winner, believes that the answer to increasing youth voter...

2026 Student Voting Handbook

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

Looking for ways to boost nonpartisan voter participation on your campus this year? The 2026 edition of our Student Voting Handbook is here! Complete with important dates and ways to get involved,...

Alliance for Higher Education

Inside Higher Ed

The freshly launched Alliance for Higher Education is working to stave off government overreach in higher ed, arguing it’s critical for democracy and college access. The nonprofit’s mission is to...

Grant Opportunities

Educating Character Initiative Grants – Feb 20

Wake Forest University

The Educating Character Initiative (ECI) will award grants from $50K to $1M to colleges and universities that are committed to developing the moral, civic, and intellectual character of their...

Hershey Heartwarming Young Heroes Grants – Mar 15

Youth Service America

In partnership with The Hershey Company, Youth Service America (YSA) will award Hershey Heartwarming Young Heroes Grants for Youth Service Month (April 10 – May 10, 2026) & Global Youth...

Call for Discovery Submissions from New Profit Unlocked Futures Catalyze Cohort – Feb 11

New Profit

Unlocked Futures seeks to remove barriers to opportunity for formerly incarcerated and directly impacted individuals and communities. Systemic barriers—including lack of access to formal job...

YouthBuild 2025 – Mar 2

U.S. Department of Labor

Under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), the Department of Labor (DOL) will award grants through a competitive process to eligible public or private non-profit organizations or Tribal...

Aim High Grant Program: Supporting Out-of-School Time Programs Serving Middle School Youth – Feb 6

New York Life Foundation

On behalf of the New York Life Foundation, the Afterschool Alliance invites out-of-school time programs to apply for a competitive grant opportunity to support and bolster the ability of afterschool...

Solar For Schools Grant Program

PA Department of Economic & Community Development

The PA Solar For Schools Grant program is now OPEN for Business! The $25 million available in the second year of the program is designed to be allocated statewide by school aged population. Grant...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Director of Advancement, PowerCorpsPHL – Mar 1

PowerCorpsPHL

The Director of Advancement is a newly created location-flexible senior leadership role responsible for helping PowerCorpsPHL (PCPHL) sustain and grow its work by building the relationships,...

Manager, Narrative & Storytelling, Campus Compact – Feb 16

Campus Compact

Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. As the largest national higher education association dedicated solely to...

Director, Events, Campus Compact – Feb 16

Campus Compact

Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. As the largest national higher education association dedicated solely to...

Senior Program Manager, Work to Ride

Work to Ride

Work to Ride seeks a Senior Program Manager (SPM) to serve as the primary lead responsible for the day-to-day execution of the organization’s introductory and out-of-school-time...

Vice President of Government & Institutional Giving, Project HOME

Project HOME

Project HOME is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Vice President of Government and Institutional Giving who is responsible for procuring, managing, and reporting on a portfolio of foundation...

Miscellaneous

3M Young Scientist Challenge – Apr 30

3M opens nationwide middle school science competition 3M and Discovery Education today announced that the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge is open to entries. The annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge...

Chime Scholarship – Mar 31

Chime Scholars Foundation

Chime Scholars Foundation invites scholarship applications Chime, a leading consumer financial technology company, has announced that Chime Scholars Foundation (CSF) has opened applications for the...

Intensive Immersion Program – The Hidden Genius Project – Apply by Feb 20

The Hidden Genius Project

The Hidden Genius Project trains and mentors Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills to transform their lives and communities. Our program is year-round...

Webinar: Black History and Bioethics: Resources for Teaching History and Science – Feb 3

GBH Education

Join GBH Education and NOVA for a professional development webinar highlighting science and history PBS LearningMedia resources for Black History Month lessons and programming and featuring the new...

Webinar: Designing Age-Friendly Communities That Connect Generations – Feb 5

CoGenerate

Problems like social isolation, the youth mental health epidemic, and the caregiving crisis can look like separate emergencies, but they share at least one root cause: communities built to keep...

Zoom Event: Civic Season Info Session – Feb 5

Civic Season

Civic Season is a nationwide movement that invites organizations to engage young people and their communities around history, culture, and civic life, from Juneteenth through July 4. As we head into...

ALL IN Action Planning Virtual Workshop – Mar 11

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

Join our first Action Planning workshop of 2026! This virtual session will cover the basics of action planning while providing an overview of key action planning resources, timelines, and tips for...

Virtual Youth Voting Rights Book Panel – Feb 25

Civic Nation

The newly released book Youth Voting Rights: Civil Rights, the Twenty-Sixth Amendment, and the Fight for American Democracy on College Campuses uses the history of the 26th Amendment and the ongoing...

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Spring Virtual Townhall – Feb 18

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

With the start of the new year, we’re hosting a conversation space for campus primary and secondary contacts to explore the opportunities to engage students in nonpartisan civic engagement...

Webinar: Girls Who Code Pathways – Feb 4

Girls Who Code

Students, parents, and educators are invited to Girls Who Code’s live Pathways webinar on February 4th, 2026! This is a great opportunity to learn more about our free, virtual Pathways summer...

2026-2027 Newman Civic Fellowship – Apr 27

Campus Compact

We are now accepting nominations for the 2026-2027 Newman Civic Fellowship, a yearlong program that recognizes and supports outstanding community-committed students at Campus Compact member...

Invitation to Participate in Dissertation Study: Exploring how community engagement professionals (CEPs) experience mentoring within cross-institutional communities of practice

Michigan State University

Michelle Snitgen works within Michigan State University’s Center for Community Engaged Learning and is a doctoral student in MSU’s Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education program. She is reaching...

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