Welcome

The Small Grants program is designed to encourage caring adults and youth to formulate and conduct small community service projects in Arlington or in AISD schools at times other than Global Youth Service Day. Each project should focus on meeting at least one of the five promises in America's Promise and offer youth learning opportunities while identifying and solving community problems. Each Small Grant proposal must also be endorsed by the leadership of their sponsoring organization (agency, school, or church) or by a supporting civic club.

Eligible citizens may apply for these grants by completing and submitting the online grant application prior to the March 5, 2010 deadline. Winners will be notified by e-mail by March 22nd if their proposal has been selected for funding. They must be able to attend an awards ceremony that will be held at 4 pm on Friday, March 26, 2010 (City Hall). A web-based news release must be submitted following your major event. A completion report must be submitted within a week of the project completion. Proposed projects must normally be completed prior to November 30th.

 Planning Your Project in 7 Steps

1. There are four things you should do prior to formulating a project:
   • Ensure you are eligible to apply for this grant (Click here).
   • Review the deadlines for the program (Click here).
   • Review the five promises listed on the America's Promise website (Click here).
   • Look at example projects on our website (Click here).
2. Formulate a project ($300 or less) that will help youth serve the community.
   • Organizations will normally receive only one grant.
   • Review the information you will need on the small grants application.
   • Decide on a project that will fulfill one of the five promises.
   • Determine the cost of your project by preparing your list of materials, determine prices, and compute the total cost of the project (Max $300).
   • Determine when you will actually start and complete the project. Also set a date for a newsworthy major event associated with your project.
   • Gain approval for your project from a senior leader/executive in your organization, or the endorsement of a supportive civic club.
3. Submit your web-based application form prior to the deadline (March 5th), providing the name, position, and contact information for the person approving or indorsing your project.
4. When submitting your application, ensure your best e-mail and contact information is provided. We will e-mail approvals of grants normally by March 22nd.
5. You and a member of your grant team must attend the grants ceremony at City Hall on March 26th, at 4 pm. You will receive a check for your grant at this ceremony.
6. Submit your news release with jpeg photos immediately following your major event using our web form (click here).
7. Submit your completion report and news story within one week of completing your project.
8. Once your project is completed, you will be contacted to setup a special presentation in your organization, honoring your efforts under this grant.