EWB-USA is committed to designing and implementing engineering projects in developing communities around the world. There is great need in areas ranging from renewable energy to clean water. EWB-USA members are asked to promote high engineering standards by following the American Society of Civil Engineers' Code of Ethics. There are also many non-engineering aspects to our projects, and we incorporate volunteers with backgrounds in business, journalism, health, education and much more.
New Project Application Process Flow Chart
For more information on New Project Submissions
For more information on Open Projects
For more information on Assigning Projects to Chapters
New Project Application Timeline: Deadline for submitting an application for a new project is the last day of the month.
Project Process: (Each Project is required to submit the following paperwork prior to travel on either assessment or implementation trips. These are the minimum times for projects. Projects are welcome to take longer to accomplish these milestones. Find submission deadlines on our TAC & Travel Submission Deadlines Page)
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Step
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Description
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What to Submit |
Timeline
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Project Start
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Chapter starts on project once 501 or 502 has been approved by the ARC. |
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Week 8-11
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| Getting Acquainted |
Chapter contacts community and starts to learn about the culture and more about the community’s needs.
Chapter starts a project, contacts community and starts fundraising. More information on fundraising is viewable by members in the "Resources" section of the "MyEWB" portion of the website. |
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Week 12
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Pre-Assessment
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Assessment Trip Preparation |
Submit #507A&B, 605 & 608
NOTE: THERE ARE SUBMISSION DEADLINES FOR THESE FORMS |
Week 12-16
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Assessment Trip
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Team travels to the community to gather cultural, technical and other information. may be multiple trips |
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Week 18-21
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Post-Assessment Report
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Documentation of Assessment Trip |
Submit #507C |
Week 27
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Design Using Appropriate Technology
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EWB-USA members can login, click on "Resources" to learn about the different technologies, EWB-USA Guidelines and more
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Week 27-32
(or longer)
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Pre-Implementation
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Send previous 507 sections along with section D to EWB-USA TAC for evaluation. Chapter gives presentation to TAC. |
Submit #507A,BC&D, 605 & 608
NOTE:THERE ARE SUBMISSION DEADLINES FOR THESE FORMS |
Week 32-34
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Implementation Trip
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Chapter travels to implement project design. (Implementation trips can be used as assessment trips) |
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Week 34
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Post-Implementation Report
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Submit report to EWB-USA |
Submit #507A,BC,D&E |
Week 40-42
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Continuing Project Application
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EWB-USA makes a 5+ year commitment to communities. While one project may have been implemented, there should be several more in the community. |
Submit (#501B)
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Week 48-50
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Other Resources:
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Project Information
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| Search EWB-USA's Projects |
To learn more about what EWB-USA offers |
| Research Projects |
See some ideas for research projects your chapter can participate |
| Senior Design Projects |
See how an EWB-USA project can be your senior design project |
| Joining a Project |
Lean how to join an EWB-USA project |
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Resources (in "my EWB")
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Appropriate Technologies
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Check here for a compilation of appropriate technologies for EWB-USA projects. Results are sorted by project type and by country of availability - viewable by members in the "Resources" section of the "myEWB" portion of the website. |
EWB-USA
Guidelines
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These are technical documents created by EWB-USA to help chapters start projects - viewable by members in the "Resources" section of the "myEWB" portion of the website. |
Research Project Results
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These are the results that have been submitted by researchers on behalf of EWB-USA. For postings of open Research Projects, please read above - viewable by members in the "Resources" section of the "myEWB" portion of the website. |
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