Mini Grant Program

Mini Grant Program is sponsored by South Dakota State Poetry Society. Provides matching funds for projects that promote poets or poetry in South Dakota.

Mini Grant Program — South Dakota State Poetry Society The South Dakota State Poetry Society (SDSPS) will budget up to $1,000 annually for distribution as SDSPS Mini Grants for projects that help SDSPS further its mission. Up to four Mini Grants of up to $250 each in matching funds may be distributed annually.

Any current SDSPS member, including South Dakota Poet Laureates, may submit a proposal to the SDSPS Mini Grant Program for up to $250 in matching funds to promote poets or poetry in South Dakota. The procedure for applying for SDSPS Mini Grants shall be as follows: The SDSPS Mini Grant Committee shall put out a call for proposals in time to be printed for the Fall issue of Pasque Petals .

The committee may also use other media avenues for publicizing the call for proposals. Proposals shall include the following: A cover letter summarizing the request and indicating how the proposed project helps SDSPS fulfill its mission. A Project Narrative that includes the following sections: Overview: Describe the project in 2-3 sentences.

Needs Statement: What need does this project meet? Who will it serve? Project Description: Describe the project in more detail, including a timeline and personnel (including volunteers) who will carry it out.

Include start and final dates for the project. Assessment: How will you measure the success of your project? How will it help SDSPS fulfill its mission?

Project Budget: Include a budget that indicates how requested funds will be spent as well as where matching funds will be secured. Requested funds may be up to $250 in matched dollars. SDSPS shall be recognized as a sponsor at all activities of the projects that receive an SDSPS Mini Grant.

Specifically, information about joining SDSPS and/or submitting work to Pasque Petals shall be made available to all people associated with or attending the project. A Final Report of awarded projects shall be submitted no more than 30 days following the final date of the project, and shall include the following: An overview of the completed project.

An evaluation of the completed project using the measures that were proposed in the original proposal A financial statement indicating how the funds were spent. Receipts corresponding with the income and expenses on the financial statement.

Copies of any program or print advertising for the project, and/or links to any online materials to show that SDSPS was recognized as a supporter and that participants received information about how to join SDSPS and submit to Pasque Petals Contact us or send an email to sdsps. membership@gmail. com .

We look forward to reading your proposal!