2010 Mini-Grant Application GUIDELINES

2010 Mini-Grant Application GUIDELINES

Mentor Michigan is awarding $15,000 in mini-grants to Michigan mentoring organizations to host mentor recognition or recruitment events or activities during Michigan Mentoring Month January 2011.These funds were raised during the Meijer Gift Card Promotion that was held June 18 and 19, 2010. Meijer donated $2 to MentorMichigan for every $25 or more Meijer gift card that was purchased.

All proposed events or activities must occur during Michigan Mentoring Month – January 2011.

GRANT AMOUNTS

Grants from $100 - $1,000 are available.

PURPOSE

Mentor recognition or recruitment events or activities.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
All mentoring organizations registered with Mentor Michigan that complete the Wave VIII Census are eligible. The deadline to complete the Wave VIII Census is October 8,2010. To find out if your organization is eligible and registered to complete the census, please contact Kathie Vasilion Robinson at or (517) 373-4200.

APPLICATION

Complete the Application and Budget Worksheet in the format requested. Applications will be accepted by mail, email, or fax. (See attached Application and Budget Worksheet)

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Friday, October 22, 2010 by 5:00 p.m.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Grant recipients must provide Mentor Michigan with a completed Final Report by February 18, 2011. (See attached Final Report)

SELECTION PRIORITIES

Priority will be given to:

Applicants that completed the Mentor Michigan Wave VIII Census.

Applicants that raise match funds or in-kind donations for proposed event or activity.

New events or activities.

Events or activities involving multiple mentoring organizations.

Events or activities involving mentors and mentees.

NOTIFICATION

All applicants will be notified electronically by Wednesday, November 3, 2010.

QUESTIONS?

Kathie Vasilion Robinson ● Phone: (517) 373-4200 ● Email:

Mini-Grant Application

Due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2010

Applicant:_____

Contact Person:

Organization:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Programs

Involved with

Event or Activity:

Please note:If your organization is awarded a mini-grant, your check will be made payable to and mailed to the above organization. Checks will only be made payable to the organization, not an individual contact person.

My program is registered with the Mentor Michigan Directory/Volunteer Referral System

 Yes No

My program completed the Mentor Michigan Wave VIII Census Yes No

1.Project Description

Provide an overview of the proposed event or activity including an agenda, location, date, and time.

2. Purpose

Provide a description of the purpose of the event or activity.

3. Expected Attendance

Please list the number of and describe the expected attendees.

4. Community Partners and/or Collaborations

List all community partners and/or collaborations that will be assisting with this event or activity (including

people, organizations, businesses, etc.)

5. Event or Activity History

Please describe the history of the event or activity.

6.Budget and Budget Narrative

Please complete the attached Budget Worksheet including any matching funds or in-kind donations. For the

Budget Narrative, please list the other source(s) of match funds or in-kind donations to support the event or

activity.

7. Additional Information

Please provide us with any additional informationrelevant to your event or activity.

Please Submit Application To:

Kathie Vasilion Robinson

Michigan Community Service Commission

1048 Pierpont, Suite 4

Lansing, Michigan48913

Phone: (517) 373-4200

Fax: (517) 373-4977

BUDGET WORKSHEET

Mini-grant funds may be used for event materials and supplies.

Applicant:

ITEM & SOURCE

QUANTITY

PRICE

MM MINI-GRANT FUNDS

/ MATCHING OR
IN-KIND FUNDS

Total Requested:

MINI-GRANT FINAL REPORT

Due By Friday, February 18, 2011