Micro Grants Program
Tika Karki Memorial Micro Grants For RPCV Communities In Nepal
Friends of Nepal is pleased to announce its new micro-grants program which can provide up to $500 for an organization in Nepal (we will match up to $250). The micro-grants program contributes match funding to projects which RPCVs recommend and support. RPCVs should recommend organizations or community groups with which they are familiar. Projects can range in scope from providing soccer balls to a local school to supporting conservation efforts. In addition to the recommendations, RPCVs must contribute (through personal or raised funds) 50% of the project funding; FoN will match these funds. For example, if the project total equals $250, an RPCV would be responsible for raising $125 and FoN would provide the remainder.
Context: Without PCVs in the field, the FoN Projects Committee has had a difficult time corresponding with and learning about organizations in Nepal that could benefit from a FoN grant. Many RPCVs still have strong connections to organizations in Nepal; if you know of an organization that could use a micro-grant, we can help. Total project cost should not exceed $500. FoN matching funds will be based on availability and demand. How to apply: Please keep in mind that we want this to be an broad, grassroots program. Since grant amounts are lower and the match is substantial we are streamlining our normal grant-making process. The application need not be long; 1-2 pages should be sufficient in most cases.
1. Recommend an organization and a particular project to FoN Projects Committee member, Val Stori at valstori@yahoo.com.
2. Submit a short statement containing the following information: a. Name of organization and project, including contact information
b. Description of project
c. Goal of the project
d. Amount of the project
e. Amount of money raised and amount of match you are seeking
3. Raise the required minimum amount
4. Submit a short final summary and photos (if possible)If you have questions, please contact Val Stori directly or through the Contact Us page on the website.