Grinnell College is committed to offering a liberal arts education rooted in values of social justice, critical thinking, diversity, and global awareness. It believes in the transformative power of education to improve lives and communities, reflecting its foundational ethos of contributing to the common good.
The Social Innovator in Residence Program at Grinnell College is designed to support social innovators in advancing their work through campus resources. It aims to stimulate reflection, research, collaboration, and community engagement, offering a five- to seven-week residency that facilitates interaction with students, faculty, and the larger community for social impact. The program focuses on developing professional connections, mentorship, and amplifying the social innovator's work, with a total award and stipend of $50,000 and provisions for travel, lodging, and other resources.