Community Engagement Grant Application The Office of Community Engagement (OCE) and the Office of Student Affairs are committed to providing opportunities for members of the MICA community that enrich learning and contribute to the greater good of the community. If you are a student you may also use this application to apply for both the Office of Community Engagement Grant as well as the Office of Student Affairs (Community Service Fund CSF) if eligible. Jointly these two offices offer grant funding for MICA community members seeking support for community-engaged projects and activities. Who is eligible for a Community Engagement Grant? Any current MICA students, staff member, faculty member, or Community Art Collaborative member may apply. All applicants are required to be supervised by a MICA faculty member, staff advisor, or department head. What types of projects qualify? Projects should engage MICA students in collaborating with community members to meet a particular community need or to pursue a desired outcome. Grants may be used either to launch a new project or program, or to strengthen/expand an existing project or program. Previous projects have ranged from after-school activities with children to community-based public art projects and social design initiatives. Letters of support from partnering organizations that confirm both the need for the project and the partnering organization's interest in collaborating with the applicant are not required but are highly recommended and will be strongly considered in the grant review process. How much funding can I request? What can I use my funding for? OCE CSF TOTAL Student working on co-curricular project. (non-classroom based project) $1500.00 $750.00 $2250.00 Student working on curricular projects, including thesis projects and $1500.00 $0.00 $1500.00 other projects for classroom credit. Faculty, Staff, or non-student CAC member working on a community engaged project with community partners $1500.00 $0.00 $1500.00 In all cases, only exemplary projects with well-constructed budgets are funded at the top of the grant range. Eligible applicants may apply for funding which may be utilized for expenses such as materials, supplies, entrance fees, and transportation that are integral to the development, implementation or evaluation of qualifying projects. Salaries, stipends, conference fees and artists' fees are currently ineligible for support. Below is the list of all of the downloadable applicable materials that must be turned in to the OCE office (Bunting 340) by 5:00 PM on the grant deadline. Electronic applications and/or applications sent by e-mail will NOT be accepted. 1. Grant Application 2. Project Budget (Using the required format) 3. Signed Grant Advisor Form 4. Signed Community Partner Form 5. Reference Letters and Supporting Documentation (Optional) For detailed information on grant sources and criteria, please visit www.mica.edu/communitygrants.
Community Engagement Grant Application SECTION I: OVERVIEW Please identify your student affiliation within the MICA Community: Undergraduate Post-Baccalaureate Graduate AmeriCorps Staff Faculty CAC Member Please check which grant opportunities you are applying for. We suggest you apply for all that you are eligible for to increase your chances for funding: Office of Community Engagement Grant (OCE) ($1500 maximum) (Available for both curricular and co-curricular projects) Student Affairs Community Service Fund (CSF) ($750 maximum) (Available for co-curricular, non-required projects only) What is your major and/or department? Please provide the total combined dollar amount you are requesting from ALL grant sources. (This number MUST match the amount requested on your budget) Name of Project: Lead Project Coordinator: Phone: Email: Address: City: State: Zip: SECTION II: GRANT SUPERVISION A MICA staff, faculty, or department head advisor is required for all grant-funded projects. Generally speaking the advisor acts as a mentor for the visionary components of the project and helps troubleshoot as problems arise. This application will not be accepted without a designated advisor. Potential advisors are encouraged not to sign off on proposals they do not support or that they feel are incomplete. Please attach a signed copy of the Grant Advisor Form to your application. SECTION III: PROJECT DESCRIPTION Briefly describe your project and its goals: (500 character limit) Maryland Institute College of Art Student Grants 1
Location of the project and/or geographic area served: (Choose one) Neighborhood City-wide Statewide National International If neighborhood, please list neighborhood: Please choose the one issue that most clearly aligns with your project: (Choose one) Community Revitalization Economic Development Homelessness Civic Participation Nutrition/Food Women & Girls Environment K-12 Education/ Student Achievement Adult Education Racial/Ethnic/Cultural Understanding Population Served Public Health Criminal Justice/ Juvenile Justice Children & Youth. In your best estimate, how many? Adults. In your best estimate, how many? Seniors 65+. In your best estimate, how many? Briefly describe how this project will address the needs of the community? (700 character limit) Please provide an estimate of the number of MICA students, faculty, and staff participating in this project (If zero, please indicate): Anticipated # of students participating: # Anticipated # of faculty/staff participating: # Who will you collaborate with on this project? Please list all community partners and their role in the project. Include both off-campus organizations and on-campus departments/resources. (700 character limit) Maryland Institute College of Art Student Grants 2
SECTION IV: PROJECT DETAILS Please give the approximate dates for each stage of your project. Specify month and year (Ex: 06/11). Please write NA for any stages that don t apply for your project. 1. Project Planning/ Grant Application 2. Project start date 3. Project Launch and Implementation (required) 4. Project End Date (required) 5. Reflection and Documentation 6. Grant End Date (required) 7. Final Project Evaluation (within 30 days of above date) Please provide a detailed project description: including its mission, purpose and goals, where it will be implemented, by whom, when, and how: (5550 character limit) Maryland Institute College of Art Student Grants 3
How will you know if your project is a success? (300 character limit) How will you document and measure your success? (300 character limit) Who will assist you in evaluating this work (community members, MICA staff, faculty, students)? (650 character limit) SECTION VI: REPORTING All grantees are required to submit a brief narrative report within 30 days of the end of grant period, describing outcomes, successes and lessons learned as a result of their project. A minimum of 5 high quality jpeg Images are required as part of your grant report and may be posted on the OCE website or used in promotional material. All grantees are required to create a Baltimore Art + Justice Project profile and may be asked to give a brief (5-10 minute) final presentation on the successes and lessons learned through the project, at a date to be determined by the granting office. SECTION VII: USE OF FUNDS Community Engagement grants are intended to provide funding for MICA community members who are initiating communitybased art and/or design projects. These funds may not be used to fund personal stipends or artists' fees. Please initial and date acknowledging your understanding of this statement: Sign Date Please verify that this application contains accurate information and funds allocated will be used as stated within this proposal by initialing here: Sign Date PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS ARE TURNED INTO THE OCE OFFICE (BUNTING 340) BY 5:00 PM ON THE DUE DATE. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. CHECKLIST: 1. Grant Application 4. Signed Community Partner Form 2. Project Budget (Using the required format) 5. Reference Letters and Supporting Documentation (Optional) 3. Signed Grant Advisor Form Maryland Institute College of Art Student Grants 4