Building on the civic experimentation catalyzed by Rutgers Democracy Lab’s Democracy Week and Solving Grand Challenges Month, the Fund provides flexible, short‑term support for events, workshops, and public engagement that address pressing democratic and community challenges.

The Fund provides up to $5,000 to support interactive democracy activities, prioritizing participatory, creative, and action‑oriented formats that invite students, faculty, staff, and community members to collectively explore problems, test ideas, and imagine democratic futures together.