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2009 – 2010 Mini Grant Explanation Letter

The Mini – Grant Review committee is comprised of 3 members of the Executive Board of NJSSNA. The committee will review all of the submissions and make award recommendations to the Executive Board for their consideration and approval.

The deadline for submitting an application is January 15, 2010. The committee will announce the grant recipients at the annual NJSSNA Conference. It is hoped the projects will be able to begin in school year 2010 -2011. We would like to receive a progress report, updated budget form and notification of culminating activities or events on each project no later than March 1, 2011.

Please note that the application form requires the signature of your building principal or supervisor to assure that the appropriate administrators are aware of your submission. Kindly complete all sections of the application.

Each application will be judged by the following criteria:

A clear description of the purpose of your project, i.e., what you hope to accomplish and the procedures you will use. Be sure to itemize the materials you will need and include a tentative schedule for completion.
An indication of the grant amount for which you are applying. Include a clear outline of your budget, listing items needed and their related costs.
The uniqueness of your project and the number of students/staff/families who will benefit.
The health and educational objective you are hoping to achieve.

We are aware of your commitment to the health and welfare of all of your students and we wish you the best during the reviewing process. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.

How to apply: complete the attached application and submit by January 15, 2010.

Grant Committee
In care of Millie Evans MS RN NCSN
39 Pacific Avenue
Bayville, New Jersey 08721

Phone: Work: 732-556-2154 Home: 732-237-2467
Email: wevans80@comcast.net

2009 – 2010 Mini Grant Guidelines

School nurses who submit and application for a NJSSNA Mini Grant must have been a member of NJSSNA for three years, including the current year.
Projects should directly involve students as fully as possible.
Grants may be used to compensate experts who work with students, but usually not to pay nurses, teachers or other staff.
Proposals that incorporate matching funds or community resources should be looked on favorably. For example, students or PTA’s might raise matching funds, or community organizations could donate needed equipment, services or free admission to events. Such outside contributions are a sign of community commitment to the project and tend to enhance the effectiveness of the Mini Grant award. Documentation of dedicated matching dollars should be included.
Projects are to be carried out within the next school year of the award. Example if the award was given in March 2010, the project should be completed in school year 2010– 2011.
School nurses are required to keep a record with receipts for all expenditures, to be included in their final report. Upon completion of each project, the grant recipient will submit a summary/evaluation report.
The Mini – Grant Committee would appreciate notification of any event that is taking place as a culminating activity that results from our Mini – Grant. We would like to share in your success and would also like to have the opportunity to publicize our activities in the newsletter and on our website.
Grant applications will not be considered from any nurse who is a member of that year’s Mini – Grant Committee.

NJSSNA MINI – GRANT APPLICATION
School Year 2009 - 2010

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