Mini Grants for girls through the Ann Bancroft Foundation

The Ann Bancroft Foundation is announcing its Fall 2008 round of Dare to Dream minigrants for Minnesota girls age 10 through grade 10. Please note the following when considering a Minnesota girl in your school who is eligible for these grants:

1. Girls must be age 10 through grade 10 and reside in the state of Minnesota.
2.Grants range from $100 to $500 and we must have the exact amount stated for the activity.
3. The application must be filled out completely with all questions answered thoughtfully or it will be disqualified.
4. Application deadline is November 1, 2008.
5. Girls must be a first-time recipient of the grant. If the applicant has received a grant from the Ann Bancroft Foundation in previous rounds, she is no longer eligible.
6. Grants have been given for classes, camps or lessons to improve a skill; outdoor adventures or camps; honors programs; travel with approved schools or groups; choir trips or school activities and more. If you have a question about the applicant’s activity, feel free to contact us at 612-676-9484.
7. Grants will NOT be approved for the purchase or rental of equipment or instruments.
8. We are looking for girls who need more support to realize their potential. Girls need to clearly describe a special interest that has sparked their imagination, creativity, or a dream they may not have thought possible.
9. Girls must have an adult mentor who will guide her through the application process. The mentor must be someone other than an immediate family member and can not be the activity provider.
10. Mentors must answer the required questions and confirm financial need for the applicant.
11. The date(s) of the activity must be included on the application. We will not approve grants for activities already in progress or completed prior to notification of approval to the Minnesota girl by the Foundation.
12. A parent or guardian signature is required.
13. Checks will be made payable to the organization providing the activity listed on the application and mailed to the mentor upon approval. Checks cannot be made payable to individuals or a school or scout troop, therefore the organization providing the activity, a contact name and address must be provided.
14. The decision of the Ann Bancroft Foundation whether or not to make a grant is final. No grant application should be considered approved until the Minnesota girl has been notified in writing that a grant will be issued. Checks will be written for approved grants by December 15, 2008.
15. After the activity is completed, the grantee must provide a written report on her activity experience to the foundation.

If you have questions, feel free to contact us at 612-676-9484. We look forward to receiving proposals from girls in your school. Thank you for your consideration and support. Together, we will help girls achieve their dreams and learn that nothing is impossible.

Click here for the application