Roots & Shoots Announces World Harmony Mini-Grants

Roots & Shoots is excited to announce grants of $300 - $700 to support youth-led service projects in New England. Up to 10 mini-grants will support youth groups (pre-K through college age) in planning and implementing service projects.

We encourage youth to address the theme of “Promoting Engagement in World Harmony.” This is based upon a recent initiative of the New England Youth Leadership Council; they seek to translate a vision of World Harmony into speech, art or action.

Three types of mini-grants will be awarded:

1. World Harmony

Your group’s vision of World Harmony can be broadly interpreted; your project should address the interests of your group, important local or global issues and promote harmony with or among animals, the environment and the human community. A maximum of six mini-grants will be awarded in this category.

2. Rebirth the Earth, Trees for Tomorrow

Two mini-grants will be reserved for groups that submit applications related to supporting the Roots & Shoots Rebirth the Earth, Trees for Tomorrow campaign. The goals of this campaign are to plant trees locally while raising funds for tree nurseries in Tanzania, in order to reforest chimp habitat. See:

http://www.rootsandshoots.org/campaigns/trees.

3. Peace through the Arts

Two mini-grants will be reserved for groups that submit applications for the New England Peace through the Arts campaign. One goal of this campaign includes inspiring people to live peaceful lives within their own communities, through the use of visual and performing arts. Another goal is to raise money for the Peace through the Arts campaign, which seeks to support eight Roots & Shoots groups at the Lugufu Refugee Camp in Tanzania. These groups distribute fuel-efficient stoves, help grow organic vegetables for their fellow refugees and raise chickens for eggs and meat.

Eligibility Requirements

1. An eligible youth group must represent an underserved community: ethnic or racial diversity, immigrant population, youth with disabilities and/or low-income youth.

2. Teachers, Roots & Shoots group leaders, older youth (ages 16-24), and youth-serving organizations are eligible to apply.

3. Projects must be completed between April 15^th and June 15^th.

4. Grantee youth groups must be either:

· A Roots & Shoots group in good standing (up-to-date membership enrollment and up-to-date project reports) OR

· A group that is willing to become a Roots & Shoots member group upon winning the mini-grant. (A free one-year membership will be provided to grantees.)

Your Project Timeline

Mini-grant proposal due: March 28^th

Mini-grant notification date: April 7th

Project period: April 15^th – June 15^th

Project Report final due date: June 30^th

Instructions

Complete the Mini-grant Application Form and answer the following questions. Do not exceed 3 pages in total, including the Mini-grant Application Form.

1. Eligibility: Explain your group’s eligibility for this funding. What approximate percentage of your group represents an underserved community? What underserved community does your group/organization represent?
2. Purpose: What is the purpose of the project? Include the main goal of the project along with a description. Address why there is a need for the project.
3. Timeline: What is your project timeline? Includes dates.
4. Outcome: What is the desired outcome of the project? Include a brief explanation of how you will evaluate success.
5. Budget: What is the proposed budget? Include details of use of mini-grant.

Submit your proposal by email (preferred) or mail to:

Christine Ellersick

cellersick@janegoodall.org

New England Roots & Shoots

89 South Street

Boston, MA 02111

Mini-grant Application Form

Contact Name:
Group/Organization:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email address:
Website:

Project Information

This application is for:

o General World Harmony Mini-Grant

o Rebirth the Earth, Trees for Tomorrow Mini-Grant

o Peace through the Arts Mini-Grant

Project Title:

Amount Requested:

# of Youth Participating: