CIL Design and Development Fund
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CIL Design and Development Fund
The CIL Design and Development Fund (DDF) provides funding for off-campus excursions, conferences, events, and resources that support personal development as leaders and innovators — including prototyping tools for student projects and ventures.
Also known as: DDF
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-24); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
Key numbers
Funding range
Not listed
Reimbursement Grant
Equity
None
Application
Rolling
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-01
Medium confidence
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Application and Timing
Rolling during academic year. DDF closed for AY 2025/26 as of June 2026; reopens September 2026.
Participants
All actively enrolled Swarthmore students (not studying abroad). Individuals or teams.
Funding and Equity
Direct reimbursement-based funding. Amounts not specified. Covers travel, ticket fees, prototyping, and project expenses. Requires pre-approval. No equity taken. Not available for international travel.
Recent Activity
DDF page updated March 2026. Database of previously funded opportunities available at swarthmorecil.com.
Known Startups or Winners
Not explicitly listed. Used to support student projects and ventures, including SwatTank teams for prototyping or travel.
Research gaps & things to verify
Verification Gaps
- Specific funding amounts not disclosed
- Number of awards per semester unknown
- Recipient projects not publicly listed
Additional research notesShow
Evidence
Official CIL Funding page confirms DDF purpose, eligibility, and reimbursement process.
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting CIL Design and Development Fund at Swarthmore College.
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