To promote collaborative projects between community organizations, licensing boards and higher education institutions, and between MnSCU, the University of Minnesota and private colleges. Community-based leadership is strongly encouraged. To create sustainable, integrated violence education programs that will be incorporated into existing systems and promote structural change within Minnesota institutions and communities. Recipients will be expected to maintain contact with Center staff during the grant period, present their program at a state-wide conference, and submit a final report for publication on the Center's Electronic Clearinghouse. Funds must be matched by one or more organizations represented by the applicant group.
Matched funds can be in the form of cash or in-kind services such as faculty time and supplies.
The Center will establish a committee of representatives who will systematically review all proposals according to the stated criteria and priority issues, and in terms of those offering a realistic, cost-effective workplan and budget. The sessions provide an informal opportunity for potential applicants to receive information about the Grant Program and ask questions about the application procedure. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend an Orientation Session. Grant Program Application Procedure Complete the instructions in each section below. Applications should not exceed ten pages.