Applying for a CETY Grant
Grant Criteria
The Trust encourages action-type activities that get people involved
in community programs. Priority is given to proposals that relate to more than
one project category. Proposals should demonstrate a benefit to youth and the
environment, with secondary impacts to the surrounding community. Proposals
are evaluated on the basis of project category, impact on our youth and the
environment, clarity of objectives, number of people affected by the activity,
and qualifications of the submitting organization.
Applying To The Trust
Complete all sections of the application. If additional space is needed, summarize
on the application form and attach additional sheets as required. Applications
should be typewritten or printed legibly. We recommend you include additional
information on the planned activity of history of your organization. The deadline
for proposal submission is January 1 of each year. Proposals are reviewed in
February. Approved grants will receive their funding check by the end of February
for activities to be completed from March through the following February. Proposals
less than $200 can be submitted anytime for immediate consideration. All applicants
will be notified in writing of the outcome of their proposal. Those approved
will receive an agreement form that must be signed and returned to the Trust.
The grant check will then be issued. Proposals not approved will have an explanation
and can be resubmitted the next year.
Grant Guidelines
The following guidelines should be used to assist in identifying the general
types of activities funded. The list is not all encompassing. If you have a
new and innovative approach or idea, the Trust will consider it.
*Grants are awarded for result-oriented proposals that promote participation
by youth in environmental-type activities.
*Grants are awarded for singular activities, not those that would take place
over the course of an extended time.
*Grants are awarded for educational materials such as books, videos, supplies,
and equipment.
The Trust will fund non-alcoholic
food items as part of a proposal.
*Grants are not awarded in support of individuals, deficit financing, general
or operating budgets.
*Grants are not awarded to fund salaries, benefits or indirect costs, or staff
time.
*The Trust does not support lobbying activities, or activities that promote
political solutions or legislative change.
*Recipients are required to sign a letter of agreement that states the recipient
will provide the Trust with a final report of activities, black-and-white photos
of the activities, and a general accounting of expenditures upon completion
of the project.
*Project grant requests and budget should be rounded to whole dollar amounts.
Most grants approved are for amounts less than $1,000.
Return Completed Forms To:
Calvert Environmental Trust for Youth
Kaine Building, Room 105
65 Duke Street
P.O. Box 3348
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678
For assistance or additional
information call:
Bill Clark or Janet Hall
(Phone) 410-535-1521, ext. 3
(Fax) 410-535-0591