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~-_-_. ` Guidelines for Grantseekers DEADLINE: APRIL 10, 2007 = ~ :1llanron/Seft/enrent,lgreernen! Education ~advisort~ Board A. Vb'hat is the goal of the Education Advisory Board? The goal of the Education advisory Board is to promote recycling and diversion education programs and recycling through: • Gnv ironmental education programs that serve schools; • Non-formal environmental education programs, serving students, K-12; • Community-based environmental education programs; • Job training in the field of waste diversion and recycling. B. What categories do the Board fund and how much money is available in each category? The Educational Advisory Board offers mini-grants, ranging from $500-$2,500 each, and project grants, which average approximately $20,000 each, with a maximum request of $50,000. C. What amount of money can an applicant expect and what are the terms? The length of grants is one year for project grants. New this year, the Board will consider whether to provide multiple-year grants (up to three years). If applying for amultiple- year grant, applicants must provide justification and an annual budget and schedule_ A limited number of multiple-year grants in excess of $50,000 will be considered. D. Who is Eligible to Apply? Grant money is limited to those serving citizens of iUameda County and the cities of San Ramon and San Francisco. with the exception of franchise waste haulers. F,. What is the Process for Applying? Mini-grant applicants must submit amini-grant application, enclosed with this packet and also available online. Applications must be received by ~fuesday, April 10, 2007. If all mini-grant funds are not disbursed, applications vviU be accepted throughout the school year. Project grant applicants must submit a project grant application, enclosed with this packet and also available online, and must also include other requested information by the r/ear//ine of Tuesrlnp, Apri/ L0, for tGe 2007-OS ncndenric year.