Join UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) and Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP) on April 21st and 22nd for UConn Gives! This university-wide online fundraising initiative kicks-off at 7am ET on April 21st and runs for 36 hours until 7pm ET on April 22nd. Every gift supports Huskies making an impact! This year SPP is supporting students through the Student Hartford Fund (Public Policy Awards Fund) and Children with Incarcerated Parents Initiative (CTCIP) Scholarship Fund.

Learn more about the funds below, and click on each fund directly in order to access their giving page. We thank you for your support!

SPP Student Hardship Fund (listed as Public Policy Awards Fund)

Goals: $6,000 and 100 donors

The fund is essential for School of Public Policy students who, due to emergencies or unforeseen circumstances, can get help—in many instances enabling them to continue and complete their program of study rather than pause or drop out altogether.

Children with Incarcerated Parents Initiative Scholarship Fund

Goals: $4,000 and 60 donors

Students impacted by the incarceration of a close family member or caregiver can face challenges in their everyday life – from the financial hardship of a parent losing income while incarcerated to the emotional trauma of a disrupted family life. The Children with Incarcerated Parents Initiative Scholarship Fund aims to alleviate this burden for students.

In previous years SPP has had the highest number of donors across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This year we hope to replicate this tradition!