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ATTACHMENT 3 Guidelines for Grantseekers DEADLINE: FRIllAY, APRIL 17, 2009 Altamont Settlement Agreement Education Advisory Board A. What are the objectives of the Education Advisory Board'? fhe objectives of the Education Advisory Board arc to promote waste prevention and recycling, job training and education through: • Waste prevention and recycling prograrns that serve schools (sending recycling supplies, program materials and other education activities such as fled hips); • Non-formal programs, serving students, K-12; • Community-based waste prevention and recycling education prograrns; • Job training in the field of waste prevention and recycling. B. What categories do the Board fiord and how much money is available in each category? The Educational Advisory Board offers mini-grants, ranging from $500-$3,000 each, and project grants, which average approximately $20,000 each, with a maximum request of $50,000. C. Whxt amount of money can an applicant expect and what arc the terms? fhe length of grants is one year for mini-grants as well as for project grants. The Board will also consider 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. U. Who is N;ligiblc to Apply? Grant money is limited to those serving citizens of Alameda County and the cities of San Ramon and San Francisco, with the exception of franchise waste haulers. E. 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 Friday, April 17, 2009. If all mini-grant funds arc not disbursed, applications will 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 deadline of Prirlny, April 17, jar Ure 2009 ealendnr year.