Projects for Good connects students who have the will - and skills - to make an impact with organizations who need them. Still in its pilot phase, our new online matchmaking site has already registered hundreds of students interested in flexing their business muscles on nonprofit and social venture projects. But Projects for Good is about making lasting change for both students and organizations, so we're offering an exciting cash grant to participants who demonstrate the greatest impact.

Win money for you and your organization

Students who complete a Projects for Good project this spring can now submit a case study by June 28 to be entered to win a $2,000 Challenge Grant - that's a $500 cash prize for the student, and $1,500 in seed money for their organization, to help implement the project and ensure long-term success.The nonprofits participating in Projects for Good understand the value that students bring to their organizations. SEI is a young organization and many of us started our time as undergraduate or graduate-level researchers, says Emily Flynn, Manager of Special Projects for the Sustainable Endowments Institute. SEI filled a research fellowship through Projects for Good. We admire the creativity and perspective that students bring to the conversation and the influence they bring to our work at SEI.

How to get started

To participate, students can create an account on Projects for Good, search for a project that interests them, and apply. Once the project is completed, just submit a case study via the platform, and you're off.

Browse projects on Projects for Good Prizes will be awarded to two students and four organizations in environmental and non-environmental categories:

• Two prize packages of $1,500 in seed money to an organization plus $500 to the student participant
• Two $500 runner-up grants to organizations

Entries will be judged on the overall strength of the project, the potential impact grant funds will have, and the project's readiness for implementation.Nonprofits across the country are excited to see what participating students come up with. We're looking for self-motivated students who are keen to conduct original research and provide the content that we need to make our programs and initiatives as successful as possible, says SEI's Flynn. Projects for Good is a natural fit for what we're looking for!Ready to roll up your sleeves and flex your skills on an exciting project that could change the game for the organization of your choice? Get started on Projects for Good.

Download the full competition rules.