Application Process
How do people apply for an IMPACT youth grant?
Go to the website and use the portal.
What scores can you give a grant application?
1, 3, or 5
How are those who apply for a grant notified of the decision?
ACCF staff will reach out through an email sent through the applicant portal
What kinds of Mini Grants does ACCF give out?
Teacher Mini Grants
What's important for grant writers to include on their application?
Enough information to receive a full evaluation, as many details as possible (goals, costs, quotes)
Why can you only score grants as a 1, 3, or 5?
It is shown that when doing evaluations people almost always choose 2 or 4.
How long after an organization receives a grant do they have to check in with Cutty/ACCF about if their goals were met and how the money was spent?
1 year after
Where can you quickly see the impact ACCF has made on the community?
Infographic (full points)
Annual Report (half points)
What can grants be used for? Name 2
Building projects
Building repairs
Program/project funding
New idea (seed money)
What should those scoring look for in an application?
Detailed Information (do not be afraid to ask for more information if unclear)
If you need more information about a grant application what can the council do?
Request and interview with the organization
What organizations has IMPACT given to in the past? Name 3
Ashland Bookcase
Replay for Kids'
Ashland Special Needs Ministries
Etc.
What can grants not be used for? Name 2
Grant to an individual
Ongoing Operating Expenses (salary)
Religious purposes
To pay off debt
How do you responsibly evaluate and score applications?
Remember it is real money, think about the "depth and width" of impact the grant would have
When are grant evaluations due?
February 28th
How long ago did IMPACT start using the grant management platform that is currently in use?
6 years ago