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2013 Grant Process. Mission. Grant Types. Major Grants: $3,000-10,000 Small Grants: $1000-3,000 Micro Grants: Up to $1000 (rolling basis) PSEG Grants: Up to $5,000. 2013 Funding. Encouraging micro/small grants. Applicants applying for a major grant will not be considered for a small grant
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Grant Types • Major Grants: $3,000-10,000 • Small Grants: $1000-3,000 • Micro Grants: Up to $1000 (rolling basis) • PSEG Grants: Up to $5,000
2013 Funding Encouraging micro/small grants. Applicants applying for a major grant will not be considered for a small grant Total Awards-$45,000 • $10,000 for small grants • $5,000 for micro grants • $10,000 for PSEG grants • $20,000 for major grants
Interest AreasAir, Water and Land Pollution • Community organizing for environmental justice • Sustainability education programs • Sustainability initiatives • Air and water cleanup activities • Increased public access to natural resources • Innovative technology • Applied research in community public health and environmental areas • Community planning activities contributing to healthier neighborhoods • Small and micro grants-mission support and capacity building
Funding Criteria“Bang for the Buck” • Consistency with mission and interest areas • Likely or projected impact: clear goals • Potential of success: track record, team • Collaboration: Other Partners • Evaluation/measurement plan: specificity • Cost and cost effectiveness: leveraging other dollars
Funding CriteriaExamples • Leveraging Resources: Dollars, Volunteers • “Train the Trainers” • Environmentally Distressed Neighborhoods • Grassroots Organizations • How do we know you’ve made a difference? • Phase 1 of a Larger Plan
PSEG Grant • Community Benefits Agreement with PSEG • Different Application; Same Timing • 2 Mile Radius from PSEG Harbor Power Plant: Lower Fair Haven and New Haven Port Area • Focus on air quality improvements
PSEG GrantsIssue Areas • Public Education and Outreach • Environmental Justice Initiatives • Public Health Studies • Environmental Analysis • Leadership Training • Community Involvement
Micro Grant Process • Submit a funding request letter • No more than two pages • Who it benefits • Specific activities/use of funds • What you hope to accomplish Can be used for capacity building Call if you have questions/need help
Awards Process • Application Due: October 14, 2013 • Grants Committee with Scoring Process • Scoring Discussion • Final Decision—Late December