The Catalyst Fund
What is the Catalyst Fund?
The Catalyst Fund is a grant of up to $1500 and is open to all Grinnell College students. The applications are evaluated three times a year by the committee. Students can apply individually or in groups.
The Fund covers costs associated with developing and launching a project. The funds are to support progression in the projects, where otherwise the lack of funding would be a major disturbance.
Catalyst Fund is a supplementary resource of the Catalyst. The projects work closely with mentors and regularly report their progress in a blog.
You have an idea! What now?
Come to the office hours
(Spring 2026)
Tuesday: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
In the HSSC DASIL Team Room S1316
Our mentors will be there, ready to brainstorm and help guide you through the process!
Take a look at the framework!
In the meantime, read through the framework and use its insights in sketching out your project.
Check out our blog
Check out the success of our projects and get inspired by the progress of those already awarded with the grant!
Have Questions?
Don’t let them go unanswered!
Contact Us At:
catalyst@grinnell.edu
Join the Catalyst to turn your ideas into impactful projects, collaborate with a supportive
community, and gain the resources and skills to bring your vision to life!
