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The Process
The process begins each fall with mandatory interest meetings (applicants must attend
at least one). Proposals are due in January.
If you are interested in receiving a grant, please see our Request for Proposal (RFP)
documents posted on the right sidebar for detailed instructions. The applications
are linked below the RFPs.
Types of Grants
The Strengthening Communities Initiative offers two types of grants: small grants
and capacity building grants.
Finding a Partner
Each Strengthening Communities capacity building grant involves a partnership between
a community non profit organization and a University of Memphis faculty member.
CLICK HERE FOR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSREGARDING FINDING A PARTNERPlease also CLICK HERE to be added to our mailing list for grant award deadlines, event invitations, and more. Application TimelineThe application process begins with interest meetings, which will take place each
fall. Each applicant must attend at least one of these meetings, where they will receive detailed application
information and have a chance to meet other interested applicants.
Matchmaking and Interest Meetings are scheduled for:
To RSVP for one of these events CLICK HERE. 2012 Applications will be Due on 1/30/2012 at Noon All applications will be reviewed by the Strengthening Communities Grant Review Committee and awards will be announced in late spring. The link to the applications are posted to the right under the heading "Apply for Grants Here." |
LINKS OF INTEREST
FIND A PARTNER:
- Answers to frequently asked questions with helpful links and ideas for finding a partner.
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Updated periodically with contact info provided at Interest Meetings and online.
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For community groups seeking a UM faculty partner to apply for grants.
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For UM faculty members seeking a community group partner to apply for grants.
PROPOSAL TIPS:
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Additional information for those submitting grant applications.
- Resources that will assist in the grant writing process.
2012 GRANT INFORMATION:
Links for the 2012 RFP and application worksheets.
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Guidelines for applying for the $18,000 grant for university/ community partnerships.
Capacity Building Grant Application Sample
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Application sample for practice
Capacity Building Grant Budget Worksheet
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Budget form that can be used to submit with grant application.
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Guidelines for applying for the $2500 grant for nonprofits organizations.
Small Grant Application Sample
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Small grant application in a PDF version for practice before application.
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Budget form that can be uploaded with small grant application.
APPLY FOR GRANTS HERE:
After you have read the RFPs click one of the following links to officially apply for the grant:
Capacity Building Grant Application
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Proposal submission for community/faculty partnerships.
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Proposal submission for small grants for community organizations.
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