Application Guidelines Overview

In order to apply for a mini-grant:

• At least two programs from different organizations must collaborate on the mini-grant project.
• All programs/organizations collaborating on the mini-grant must be registered in the Program Directory.
• The applicant must choose one of her/his programs to be the lead program.
• The project must relate to either informal learning or evaluation and assessment.
• One of the collaborating programs must be located in an active collaborative state or region.

Here are resources for mini-grant applicants:

• The September and November 2007 Research Based Strategies Webcasts support assessment and informal learning, respectively.
• Developing Measurable Objectives may help applicants create measurable, well-aligned objectives.
• The NGCP Program Directory and Mini-Grant Glossary may help mini-grant applicants fill out their application.
• Rubric used by reviewers of mini-grant applications.
• Evaluation Requirements for Funded Mini-Grants help applicants understand post-award reporting requirements.