2016 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—separate RFP at later date

2016 Funding Encouraging micro/small grants. Applicants applying for a major grant will not be considered for a small grant Total Awards-$43,000 $10,000 for small grants $8,000 for micro grants $25,000 for major grants

Interest Areas Air, 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 Criteria Examples 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

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: December 1, 2015 Grants Committee with Scoring Process Scoring Discussion Final Decision—February, 2016

Changes for 2016 PSEG Grant Awards—Separate Process and Different Timeline $8,000 more in funding:$3,000 for microgrants and $5,000 for large grants

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