Winter 2025 Delta Upsilon Quarterly

Delta Upsilon is proud to launch a new Justice in Action Service Grant program. This program is a funding opportunity designed to empower Delta Upsilon chapters to create meaningful, service-based projects that promote positive community impact. Chapters can apply for grant funding to support initiatives that address critical local needs, foster collaboration, and align with the Fraternity’s values. This program encourages chapters to take direct action by developing sustainable and impactful service projects in their local communities.

Through this new program, two chapters may be selected as recipients of the Justice in Action Service Grant. Each recipient may receive up to $5,000 to complete their project. Chapters must first submit a grant application. Then, up to four grant finalists will be invited to the Leadership Institute to present to a panel of judges. Chapters selected will have until the following Leadership Institute to complete their service project.

"I believe that The Advancement of Justice calls for us to be active in our communities," said DU Executive Director Justin Kirk, Boise State '00. "Throughout our Global Service Initiative programming, we talk about the mutual benefit of hands-on service. Our communities benefit from our support, and as individuals, we gain new perspective and understanding that allow us to be better servants. The Justice in Action Service Grants will allow our chapters and communities to have transformative service experiences."

Criteria for application and selection includes:

• Project relevance and need - Chapters should clearly identify an issue being addressed within the community and its connection back to the Four Founding Principles.
• Collaboration and engagement - Chapters must have a plan to collaborate with the community partner, have alumni oversight and involvement, and engage the chapter membership.
• Project Feasibility - Projects must have a plan to be completed within one calendar year and within budget.
• Impact and Sustainability - Chapters need to identify the intended short-term and long-term impact of the project.
• Measurement of Success - Chapters must provide a plan for evaluating the success of the project.

Chapters can apply for a Justice in Action Service Grant for the 2025-2026 academic year by submitting a grant application to justiceservicegrant@deltau.org. A grant application outline can be found on the DU website. Applications are due June 25, and finalists will be notified by July 1. Recipients will be announced at the Leadership Institute July 25-27.

Learn more at: deltau.org/justice-in-action-service-grant.