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What is a Seed Grant?
As PHA uses the term, a seed grant is a small amount of money
provided in response to a written proposal. The idea is that the
resulting projects will have value in getting something new and
important started, not only for those who receive the funding,
but also in seeding ideas for others.
What is the goal of the current PHA seed grant program?
This seed grant program is designed to help PHA support groups
implement new ideas and activities to:
- Generate funds and awareness through special events
- Build visibility and understanding of PH in local communities
though media activities
What will the Seed Grants provide?
Ten seed-grants of up to $1,000 each are available to PHA support
groups thanks to an unrestricted educational grant received from
CoTherix. CoTherix made this award as part of their commitment
to PH Awareness Month.
Who can apply?
Applications should come from PHA support groups.
How do we apply?
You should submit
- an application form with details of your event or activity,
- an itemized budget for how you expect to use the seed-grant
and
- a Plan of Action detailing tasks and necessary steps to take
for coordinating your special event, fundraiser or other activity.
Events should be planned to take place throughout 2005.
What if we are not selected for a grant?
Ten grants will be awarded in 2005. Even if your proposal is not
selected, you will still win because all projects that receive
grants will be expected to write up their experience. These will
be compiled into a “Best Practices” booklet that will
be distributed to all support groups as you consider future activities.
In addition, if your group’s proposal is not selected, we
will still support and work with your Support Group to put on
the event or similar event—the work you did in the application
process can help you in future event programming!
Tips for Applying
Eligible Applicants:
Are you eligible?
The Seed-Grant program is opened to Support Groups interested
in organizing a Special Event in 2005. Support Group Members and
Leaders should work together to decide what you want to do.
How to Apply: What are the steps?
Talk to your Support Group Members and decide if this is an opportunity
your group is interested in participating in.
Fill out the forms:
Submit them to PHA
- via email: Debbie@phassociation.org
or
- via fax: 301-565-2994 or
- via post: 801 Roeder Rd., Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD
20910
You will be notified when your proposal is received.
Please comply with these guidelines to make sure your proposal
is reviewed.
Submission Deadline and Review Process:
When and how are decisions made?
The first grants will be made in March and, following that, on
an as-funds-remain-available basis.
All applications received after the February 27 deadline will
be considered on a rolling-basis. That is, we will accept applications
at any time after the deadline, but they will be reviewed after
the first round of applications has been reviewed and awards have
been made. Therefore, the possibility of funding for late applications
will depend upon the availability of funds after the Grants Committee
completes their first round review process. Proposals are collected
by the Volunteer Services Director. They are then forwarded to
the Grants Review Committee to ensure compliance with these guidelines
and procedures. They are also ranked for:
- the likelihood of the event or activity, as presented, to
meet its awareness or fund raising goals
- the likelihood that other support groups may see this event
or activity as something doable or possible in their own communities
- for the originality of the event or activity.
Applicants will be notified of funding decisions during the month
of March. Approved projects have a funding start date of March
2005- December 2005.
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