The amount allocated for the Small Grants Program is determined at ADEC's spring board meeting. Although each proposal may contain a request for funding up to the amount allocated, the Small Grants Review Committee reserves the right to distribute the funds, as it deems appropriate, including dividing the total allocation among several deserving projects. Applicants who are offered less than they have requested can decline the award. Travel, equipment, and salaries are not normally approved under this program. The Selection Process Proposals may be submitted throughout the year prior to the yearly application deadline.
All proposals undergo a blind review by a committee.
The Chair of the committee will obtain final approval from the ADEC President. Notification of the committee's final decision will be communicated to all applicants. Members of the Small Grants Review Committee are not eligible for funding consideration during their tenure of service. The extent to which the project is thoroughly explained, complete in concept, and sound in design. The likelihood that the project will be successfully completed within two years from the receipt of the grant.