Justice In Action Service Grant

Justice in Action Service Grant applications are now open for the 2026-2027 academic year! 

Launched in 2025, Delta Upsilon's Justice in Action Service Grant 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 new or enhanced 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.

How to Apply

1. Submit a written or video grant proposal by June 25, 2026, via the Justice In Action Service Grant Application form.
2. Grant finalists will be notified by July 1, 2026.
3. Finalists will make an in-person or virtual presentation to a panel of DU judges in July 2026.

Grant proposals must answer the following questions. 

• What is your project idea?
• Be concrete and specific about what the service project is.
• Written response should be 3-4 sentences.
• Who will this impact and why them?
• Identify the individuals, group, campus or community that will be impacted.
• Why do you want to support them?
• Written responses should be 2-3 sentences.
• How will with project engage or involve the community?
• Will it involve community participation? Create visibility? Require collaboration? Spark conversation? Directly serve others? Etc.
• Written response should be 2-3 sentences.
• What resources are needed to make this happen?
• Resources could include people, space, materials, funding, partnerships, etc.
• Dream big but also keep things realistic.
• Provide a dollar amount that would cover all of your resources.
• Written response should be 2-3 sentences.
• How will you measure success?
• Written response should be 2-3 sentences. 

The service project must take place during the 2026-2027 academic year. 

Questions? Contact justiceservicegrant@deltau.org. 

Arlington Chapter 

The Arlington Chapter used its Justice in Action Service Grant to enhance their work with South Davis Elementary. The Gobble Wobble project addressed an immediate need by distributing turkeys for Thanksgiving, reducing stress for families during a time when food and community connection matter most. The chapter also provided PE equipment for the school. 

Purdue Chapter

The Purdue Chapter used its Justice in Action Service Grant to partner with McClelland Elementary on STEM projects for third-grade students. The chapter purchased STEM kits and visited the school every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (from Sept. 30-Nov. 19) to assist the students with the kits. More than 30 chapter members visited the school, with 18 brothers attending at least once a week.