Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program (VSMP) Start-Up Grant Application 2012

** Due to a discrepancy in previously announced VSMP grant deadlines, the program will now accept applications through Feb. 17th at 1 p.m. **

MiCorps has set aside a portion of the Volunteer Stream Monitoring Grant funds as "seed money" for newly forming volunteer monitoring groups. These start-up funds will serve two purposes: 1) provide funding and support to assist start-up groups in designing a monitoring strategy for their community; and 2) help groups develop a full proposal for a future Volunteer Stream Monitoring Grant Program (VSMGP) cycle. The start-up grants are intended for individuals and communities that want to get involved in volunteer stream monitoring but do not have a volunteer program to build on and are not sure where to begin.

Start-up grant recipients will have access to MiCorps resources and training and can use the start-up money to conduct research on a monitoring project and strategy. All interested individuals, or small groups are encouraged to apply, but applications must come from a local unit of government or nonprofit entities (as the fiduciary agent) to be eligible to receive grant funding. Up to $10,000 will be available for start-up grants, with multiple grants expected in the $1,000 to $3,000 range.

Application Deadline: February 17, 2012 (1:00 p.m. EST)

Application Instructions

Please follow the steps below to submit your proposal for the Volunteer Stream Monitoring Start-Up Grant Program:

1. Download and carefully read the instructions for the for the Start-up Grant Program (PDF), Appendix A (PDF), and Appendix B (PDF). If you have questions or comments about these instructions, please contact Paul Steen with the Huron River Watershed Council at psteen@hrwc.org, 734-769-5123 x601.
   
   
2. Complete the start-up grant proposal and save on your computer as a *.DOC, *.DOCX, or *.PDF file. Download and complete the Budget Information Form (DOC) to include with your proposal. Instructions for submitting your proposal are provided below.
   
   
3. Complete the web application form. Please complete the form below. Instructions for completing this form are provided in the start-up grant program application. All fields in red are required.



Project name: Project location (primary county): Watershed impacted by project: Organization name: Organization address: City: Zip Code: Phone: - - Fax: - - Contact person's name: Contact person's title: Contact person's email: Grant amount requested: $ Name of person with grant acceptance authority: Title of person with grant acceptance authority:




Upload your full proposal file after you have completed the web application form above. Identify the file type and click "Browse" to select a file. If you have trouble uploading your proposal, please contact Laura Kaminski (laurak@glc.org ) at the Great Lakes Commission, 734-971-9135.



Please select the file format PDF Word


** PC users: Select "All Files" for "Files of Type". If you don't see a "Browse" button, your browser doesn't support attachments.
** Files must be in MS word or PDF format.
** File size can NOT be larger than 8 MB.

Submit your application! You have now completed the web application form and selected your proposal. Please review everything to ensure its accuracy. Once you are ready to submit this information, press the "Submit" button below to complete the application process. You will receive an email confirmation (sent to the email address provided in the form above) verifying that your application has been submitted.

Questions?

If you have questions, please contact please contact Paul Steen with the Huron River Watershed Council at psteen@hrwc.org, 734-769-5123 x601. MiCorps staff will also answer questions posed via the listserv.