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The Dare to Dream Micro Grants for Girls program provides micro-grants to fund small experinces for girls who may not recognize their potential or hav the courage to reach for possibilities.
Application Process
The Ann Bancroft Foundation is announcing its Fall 2010 round of Dare to Dream micro grants for Minnesota girls age 10 through grade 10. Please note the following when considering a Minnesota girl in your school who is eligible for these grants:
- Girls must be age 10 through grade 10 and reside in the state of Minnesota.
- Grants range from $100 to $500 and we must have the exact amount stated for the activity.
- The application must be filled out completely with all questions answered thoughtfully or it will be disqualified.
- Application deadline is November 15, 2010. Note: In our efforts to promote and encourage the dreams of individual girls, we will generally no longer consider group applications for an activity. Applications will be judged individually.
- Girls must be a first-time recipient of the grant. If the applicant has received a grant from the Ann Bancroft Foundation in previous rounds, she is no longer eligible.
- Grants have been given for classes, camps or lessons to improve a skill; outdoor adventures or camps; honors programs; travel with approved schools or groups; choir trips or school activities and more. If you have a question about the applicant’s activity, feel free to contact us 612-676-9484 or contact Katherine Cohen at 651-470-2882 or klcohen1@comcast.net.
- Grants will generally NOT be approved for transportation costs, or the purchase or rental of equipment or instruments.
- We are looking for girls who need more support to realize their potential. Girls need to clearly describe a special interest that has sparked their imagination, creativity, or a dream they may not have thought possible.
- Girls must have an adult mentor who will guide her through the application process. The mentor must be someone other than an immediate family member and can not be the activity provider.
- Mentors must answer the required questions and confirm financial need for the applicant.
- The date(s) of the activity must be included on the application. We will not approve grants for activities already in progress or completed prior to notification of approval to the Minnesota girl by the Foundation.
- A parent or guardian signature is required.
- Checks will be made payable to the organization providing the activity listed on the application and mailed to the mentor upon approval. Checks cannot be made payable to individuals or a school or scout troop, therefore the organization providing the activity, a contact name and address must be provided.
- The decision of the Ann Bancroft Foundation whether or not to make a grant is final. No grant application should be considered approved until the Minnesota girl has been notified in writing that a grant will be issued. Checks will be written for approved grants by December 15, 2010.
- After the activity is completed, the grantee must provide a written report on her activity experience to the foundation.
If you have questions, feel free to contact us at 612-676-9484 or contact Katherine Cohen at 651-470-2882 klcohen1@comcast.net. We look forward to receiving proposals from girls in your area. Thank you for your consideration and support. Together, we will help girls achieve their dreams and learn that nothing is impossible.
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Ann Bancroft is one of the world's preeminent polar explorers and an internationally recognized leader who is dedicated to inspiring women and girls around the world to unleash the power of their dreams.
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