Mini-Grants KCCOP Mini-Grants support drug, alcohol and violence prevention activities. These funds have been made available through the Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development and include Federal Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities dollars. The average Mini-Grant is $500. However, there are a limited number of grants for up to $2,400. Final recommendations as to amount of awards will be left up to the Community Organizing staff based on amount of funding available and targeted Risk Factors. Greater award amounts are used with longer term interventions/outcomes and additional measurement of outcomes will be required. Please note: KCCOP Mini-Grants are reimbursement grants. If awarded a Mini-Grant, you will be responsible for the following: Submitting appropriate receipts and documentation prior to receiving payment including Summary Report, W-9 and Invoice Form Measurement tool (see required evaluation questions on page 7 of the application) For a Mini-Grant over $500, State evaluation forms will be required Copy of promotional material that will recognize our funding support 100% match is required **NOTE: Payment of invoices are dependent on receipt of completed outcome measurements. How to Apply To apply for a Mini-Grant, please download and complete the application. The applications will be reviewed and rated by the KCCOP Staff and approved by the Program Coordinator. To be considered for funding, projects or activities must demonstrate they have an active coalition supporting prevention activities and specify WHICH Risk/Protective Factor or Indicator their proposed activity will focus on and specifically HOW the project addresses this with measurable outcomes. Please think about how your proposed activity will impact the related risk/protective factor. For more information on these risk & protective factors, see page 6. Download Mini-Grant Application Packet (109kb .DOC) Answers to Frequently Asked Questions What is an eligible activity for this Grant? A. Any program or activity that works to promote healthy kids, families and communities through reducing substance abuse and violence will be considered for a Mini-Grant. Priority will be given to projects that have the support of a diverse coalition and to activities that focus on our targeted risk factors (listed on pages 7 and 8 of this application). How long will it take to hear if I have received the Grant? An award letter will be sent to you, whether or not you have been awarded the Grant. These letters are generally sent out within a week to ten days from receiving the application. What do I have to do to receive the money? The KCCOP Mini-Grant is a reimbursement grant, in that we will pay you back for money that you have spent up to the amount of your award. In order to pay this money, we need a completed invoice form, a completed evaluation form, a W-9 form (these forms will be sent to you with your award letter), your measurement tool (e.g., surveys) and all receipts.. How long will it take to get the money? Plan on four to six weeks from the time we receive all your completed paperwork (including measurement tool) and receipts. Is there a deadline for applications and invoice paperwork? Our fiscal year runs from July 1st through June 30th. Applications can be submitted any time, but invoices should be submitted within 30 days after your event. We must have all your paperwork in no later than July 5th in order to pay invoices from the previous fiscal year. What can I use to meet my 100% match requirement? Community match is required through our State contract. This means if you receive a $500 Mini grant that you will contribute the equivalent to $500 in match. You can achieve this through cash or in kind contribution. In kind might be staff time, donated space etc. Can I apply for more than one Mini-Grant? It is up to the discretion of each Organizer whether a group is awarded more than one Mini-Grant. However, no community group can receive more than two Mini-Grants during a given fiscal year. Where do I send my completed application, and can I fax it? You can fax you application to 206-296-0583, or mail it to: King County Mental Health, Chemical Abuse & Dependency Services Division, Community Organizing Program, 401 5th Avenue, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98104. Whether you mail it or fax it, please address the application to your Community Organizer. Whom do I contact if I have a question? Call your Community Organizer, determined by geography, at (206)263-8996