The Michigan Community Service Commission, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Volunteer Centers of Michigan, The League Michigan, Michigan Campus Compact, with support from the Connect Michigan Alliance Endowment Fund, Sara Ballard Volunteer Fund, Youth Service America, and the Corporation for National and Community Service are awarding mini-grants to Michigan organizations who wish to host volunteer projects as part of the 2013 National Days of Service.
Downloadable calendar and application guidelines. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service- January 21, 2013
- October 1, 2012 Application Opens
- October 9, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Informational Webinar. Register Here
- October 17, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Informational Webinar. Register Here
- November 2, 2012 Applications Due
- November 15, 2012 Award Notification Available
Global Youth Service Days- April 26-28, 2013
- February 4, 2013 Application Opens
- February 12, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. Informational Webinar. Register Here.
- February 14, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Informational Webinar. Register Here.
- March 4, 2013 Applications Due
- March 20, 2013 Award Notification Available
9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance- September 11, 2013
- June 1, 2013 Application Opens
- June 28, 2013 Applications Due
- July 19, 2013 Award Notification Available
Grant Amounts
Grants valued at up to $500 are available and will be distributed based on the following scale:
$500- Engage 100 or more volunteers in project
$350- Engage at least 50 volunteers in project
$200- Engage at least 25 volunteers in project
Purpose
These grants are intended to encourage volunteer projects that address education, health, clean energy/environmental stewardship, economic opportunity, disaster preparedness, supporting veterans and military families, or public safety. Please note these funds are available solely to engage people in volunteer projects - not community engagement events (i.e. prayer breakfasts or educational marches).
Eligible Applicants
National service grantees, volunteer centers, nonprofits, K-12 and higher education institutions are eligible to apply.
Application
Complete the application available at the link listed above. If a paper application is required, please email daysofservice@volunteermichigan.org. Applicants are encouraged to participate in one of the two informational grant webinars hosted for each day of service. For additional rules, please visit the individual grant sites listed above or download the complete application guidelines and calender here.
Questions?
Email daysofservice@volunteermichigan.org.
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